The weather in May in Texas

It's hot in May in Texas with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Texas. 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 Texas, United States. 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 42°C in 2022, Texas reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Texas

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

May weather comparison

  Texas New York
Average temperature 30°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 126 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Texas with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Texas is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 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.

The hurricane season in Texas runs from June to November.

Check out the climate of Texas for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Texas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Texas to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Texas

Temperature in May in Texas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Texas, United States. 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 Texas

Total precipitation in May in Texas over the years

Daily UV index in May in Texas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Texas, 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 Texas by month

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