Weather in Washington, District of Columbia, United States in May
In an average May, Washington sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 52°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 61°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 52°F |
| Typical low range | 44°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
51°F
1987-05-04
Low
Highest
72°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
33°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
113°F
2026-05-20
Lowest
20°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.6 g/m³
2019-05-29
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
5 mph
1982-05-12
Precip
Wettest
8.28 in
2018
Driest
1.24 in
2007
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