Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Texas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 20°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Texas 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 Texas with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 18°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Texas will be around 31°C, with nights close to 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 35% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Texas. 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.
Texas in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
126 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Texas?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Texas. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Texas runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Texas in May
With 42°C, Texas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 25°C.
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The climate of Texas 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 Texas for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Texas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Texas, 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 Texas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Texas, 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 Texas.
Daily UV Index in May in Texas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Texas, 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 Texas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Texas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Texas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Texas, 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 Texas
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Texas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Texas by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Texas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
