Weather for Shreveport in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +29°C during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 133 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
133 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shreveport has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Shreveport in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shreveport for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +29°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +10°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +32°C.
Is Shreveport warm or cold in May?
Shreveport is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +18°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 Shreveport:
Climate in Shreveport in May
Shreveport weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+29°C
+32°C
Min. temperature
0°C
+5°C
+13°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+38°C
+40°C
Rainfall
135 mm
133 mm
112 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
74%
74%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
10
9
8
Cloudy days
6
6
4
Rainy days
13
14
13
Snowy days
0
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 +25°C to +29°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 135 mm to 133 mm.Humidity rises from 72% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in April to 9 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Shreveport in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Shreveport is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Shreveport based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 133 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 75 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Shreveport, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shreveport wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 135 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 37% chance of precipitation and 85 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Shreveport?
This is the weather in Shreveport in May 2024:
1 May
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+24°C
2 May
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+27°C
3 May
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+27°C
4 May
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+28°C
5 May
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+28°C
6 May
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+32°C
7 May
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+29°C
8 May
🌫️
+30°C
9 May
☀️
+29°C
10 May
🌧️
+26°C
11 May
🌧️
+26°C
12 May
☁️
+32°C
13 May
☀️
+32°C
14 May
☀️
+31°C
15 May
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+31°C
16 May
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+30°C
17 May
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+26°C
18 May
☀️
+30°C
19 May
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+32°C
20 May
☁️
+30°C
21 May
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+24°C
22 May
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+28°C
23 May
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+30°C
24 May
☀️
+28°C
25 May
☀️
+30°C
26 May
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+30°C
27 May
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+31°C
28 May
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+31°C
29 May
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+32°C
30 May
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+32°C
31 May
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+32°C
In May 2024 Shreveport had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Shreveport climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Shreveport in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+23°C) and the highest in 2011 (+27°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 763 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2192 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shreveport in May:
Is May a good time to visit Shreveport?
May is a really good time to go to Shreveport. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shreveport.
Can you sunbathe in Shreveport in May?
May is warm in Shreveport. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Shreveport rainy in May?
Shreveport 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 Shreveport in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Shreveport 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 Shreveport, 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.
