Weather for Cincinnati in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +24°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 129 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cincinnati has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Cincinnati in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cincinnati for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +24°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +3°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 78% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +30°C.
Is Cincinnati warm or cold in May?
Cincinnati is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +8°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cincinnati:
Climate in Cincinnati in May
Cincinnati weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+24°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
-5°C
-1°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+33°C
+39°C
Rainfall
111 mm
129 mm
103 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
64%
69%
70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
6
6
Cloudy days
7
7
6
Rainy days
16
17
16
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +24°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 111 mm to 129 mm.Humidity rises from 64% to 69%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 6 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Cincinnati in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Cincinnati is gradually decreasing during May, going from 7 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cincinnati based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 95 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Cincinnati, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Cincinnati wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Cincinnati?
This is the weather in Cincinnati in May 2024:
1 May
🌧️
+9°C
2 May
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+12°C
3 May
☁️
+15°C
4 May
☀️
+20°C
5 May
☀️
+24°C
6 May
☁️
+24°C
7 May
☀️
+24°C
8 May
☀️
+26°C
9 May
☀️
+24°C
10 May
☀️
+25°C
11 May
☀️
+29°C
12 May
🌧️
+25°C
13 May
🌫️
+26°C
14 May
☀️
+27°C
15 May
☁️
+23°C
16 May
🌫️
+20°C
17 May
☀️
+22°C
18 May
☀️
+25°C
19 May
☁️
+26°C
20 May
🌫️
+23°C
21 May
☀️
+25°C
22 May
☀️
+26°C
23 May
☀️
+28°C
24 May
☀️
+28°C
25 May
☀️
+26°C
26 May
☀️
+25°C
27 May
☀️
+24°C
28 May
☁️
+23°C
29 May
☀️
+29°C
30 May
☁️
+29°C
31 May
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+30°C
In May 2024 Cincinnati had 19 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Cincinnati climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Cincinnati in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 1987 with only 684 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1749 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cincinnati in May:
Is May a good time to visit Cincinnati?
May is a really good time to go to Cincinnati. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cincinnati.
Can you sunbathe in Cincinnati in May?
May is warm in Cincinnati. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Cincinnati rainy in May?
Cincinnati is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cincinnati in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cincinnati in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cincinnati, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
