May weather forecast
Washington, USA

May in Washington serves as a prelude to summer, particularly in western cities like Seattle and Olympia where average low temperatures reach about 45°F (7.2°C). Eastern Washington, including areas like Wenatchee and Pullman, follows suit, with nighttime temperatures generally between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 40°F (4.4°C).

Cloud cover starts to dissipate more noticeably in May, paving the way for an increasing number of sunny days. Eastern Washington usually becomes considerably drier, a trend welcomed by the agricultural communities there. Precipitation is moderate but mostly in the form of rain, with eastern regions receiving around 1.5" (38mm) and the western half getting approximately 2" (51mm). Wind speeds remain modest, ranging from 10 to 20mph (32.2km/h) (16.09 to 20mph (32.2km/h)), making for pleasant outdoor conditions.

May is noticeably warmer and sunnier than April, with a marked decline in precipitation across the state. These conditions offer a suitable climate for a variety of outdoor activities, including camping and hiking. June will herald the official arrival of summer, characterized by longer days, higher temperatures, and an overall more stable weather pattern conducive to extensive outdoor exploration and tourism.

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• Seattle - May »
  On the first day of May in Seattle sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. In Seattle, Washington, in May, during 7 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Spokane - May »
  In Spokane, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.3 days and aggregates up to 37.83" (961mm) of snow. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Spokane aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.
• Tacoma - May »
  On the first day of May in Tacoma, Washington, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. In Tacoma in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Vancouver - May »
  In Vancouver in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Vancouver in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bellevue - May »
  The month of May in Bellevue, Washington marks the complete farewell to winter chill and a warm welcome to the sunny days of summer. In Bellevue in May, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Kent - May »
  On the first day of May in Kent sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. In Kent in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Everett - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Everett, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:59 pm PDT. On the first day of May in Everett, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:22 pm.
• Renton - May »
  May temperatures in Renton vary between a high-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) and a low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C). In Renton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 7.6" (193mm) of precipitation.
• Federal Way - May »
  The shift into May in Federal Way is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Graciously embracing the heart of spring, May elucidates a warm and lively symphony of weather elements in Federal Way, Washington.
• Yakima - May »
  The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Yakima with an average temperature ranging between max 69.3°F (20.7°C) and min 47.5°F (8.6°C). On the last day of the month, in Yakima, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:47 pm PDT.
• Kirkland - May »
  On the last day of May, in Kirkland sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:58 pm PDT. In Kirkland, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.
• Bellingham - May »
  On the last day of May, in Bellingham sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 9:04 pm PDT. On the first day of May in Bellingham, Washington, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:25 pm.