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Chicago Weather in May, USA

Chicago Averages May

CHICAGO AVERAGES FOR MAY

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    15°C
    59°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    21°C
    70°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    9°C
    48°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    17°C
    63°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    14°C
    58°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    9 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    17 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    88 mm

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Chicago Daily Averages May

May 2024 Daily Averages

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1 Avg 14º 57º
Thu
2 Avg 15º 59º
Fri
3 Avg 13º 55º
Sat
4 Avg 14º 57º
5 Avg 13º 55º
6 Avg 14º 57º
7 Avg 15º 59º
8 Avg 16º 61º
9 Avg 15º 59º
10 Avg 12º 54º
11 Avg 13º 55º
12 Avg 13º 55º
13 Avg 12º 54º
14 Avg 14º 57º
15 Avg 17º 63º
16 Avg 19º 66º
17 Avg 18º 64º
18 Avg 18º 64º
19 Avg 16º 61º
20 Avg 16º 61º
21 Avg 16º 61º
22 Avg 16º 61º
23 Avg 16º 61º
24 Avg 18º 64º
25 Avg 20º 68º
26 Avg 21º 70º
27 Avg 22º 72º
28 Avg 23º 73º
29 Avg 23º 73º
30 Avg 22º 72º
31 Avg 18º 64º
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What's the Weather Like in Chicago in May

May in Chicago means the good weather is finally coming into effect and the promise of summer is imminent, The beaches also open in May, so get ready for some warmer weather and a final goodbye to the winter.

Temperature
The average daily temperature for Chicago in May is a warm 21°C, but this can drop to  9°C on average.

Sunshine
Long sunny days are beginning to be seen again in Chicago in May, with the city experiencing on average 9 hours of sun per day.

Rain
The average rainfall experienced in Chicago during this month drops to only 88 mm.

Things to do in Chicago in May

Millenium Park's Crown Fountain

May 1st sees Millenium Park's Crown Fountain is turned on, which always proves popular with children who love getting soaked in it.

Memorial Day Parade
America's veterans are honoured in Chicago in May with the Memorial Day Parade.

Lake Michigan
Memorial Day weekend also sees the beaches alongside Lake Michigan open up again for the first time of the year.

Art Chicago
For an injection of he annual art fair Art Chicago also occurs in April, with the work of contemporary and modern artists displayed at over 200 galleries.

Comedy Festival
For another chance to catch soe of Chicago's comedy, there is the Comedy Festival in this month of the year.

Chicago's Green Festival
Environmental event, Chicago's Green Festival, is in May, bringing to it a number of lecturers, authors and exhibitors.

Mother's Day
Don't forget Mother's Day on May 8th in Chicago. If your mum is with you, there will be plenty to treat her to in Chicago.

Bike The Drive Chicago
Lake Shore Drive is blocked to traffic on the 29th of May for Bike the Drive Chicago, attracting cyclists to take part in the rare occurence.