The weather in May in Big Bend

It's warm in May in Big Bend with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Big Bend. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Big Bend, Louisiana. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2018, Big Bend reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Big Bend

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Big Bend. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Big Bend New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 115 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 15 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Big Bend with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Big Bend is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Big Bend, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Big Bend

Temperature in May in Big Bend over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Big Bend, Louisiana. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Big Bend

Total precipitation in May in Big Bend over the years

Daily UV index in May in Big Bend

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Big Bend, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Big Bend by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Big Bend. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.