Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Missouri with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Missouri in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Missouri with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Missouri will be around 27°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 120 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Missouri. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Missouri in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
120 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Missouri?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Missouri. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Missouri in May
With 34°C, Missouri hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 23°C.
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The climate of Missouri is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Missouri for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Missouri
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Missouri, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Missouri
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Missouri, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Missouri.
Daily UV Index in May in Missouri
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Missouri, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Missouri Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Missouri, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Missouri Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Missouri, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Missouri
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Missouri. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Missouri by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Missouri. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
