May weather forecast
Washington, USA

May in Washington serves as a prelude to summer, particularly in western cities like Seattle and Olympia where average low temperatures reach about 45°F (7.2°C). Eastern Washington, including areas like Wenatchee and Pullman, follows suit, with nighttime temperatures generally between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 40°F (4.4°C).

Cloud cover starts to dissipate more noticeably in May, paving the way for an increasing number of sunny days. Eastern Washington usually becomes considerably drier, a trend welcomed by the agricultural communities there. Precipitation is moderate but mostly in the form of rain, with eastern regions receiving around 1.5" (38mm) and the western half getting approximately 2" (51mm). Wind speeds remain modest, ranging from 10 to 20mph (32.2km/h) (16.09 to 20mph (32.2km/h)), making for pleasant outdoor conditions.

May is noticeably warmer and sunnier than April, with a marked decline in precipitation across the state. These conditions offer a suitable climate for a variety of outdoor activities, including camping and hiking. June will herald the official arrival of summer, characterized by longer days, higher temperatures, and an overall more stable weather pattern conducive to extensive outdoor exploration and tourism.

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• Seattle - May »
  On the first day of May in Seattle, Washington, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. In Seattle, snow does not fall in April through October and December.
• Spokane - May »
  Throughout the year, in Spokane, there are 62.3 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated. In Spokane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.8 days and collects up to 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation.
• Tacoma - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Tacoma sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:57 pm PDT. In Tacoma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.
• Vancouver - May »
  In Vancouver during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Vancouver sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:17 pm.
• Bellevue - May »
  The month of May in Bellevue, Washington marks the complete farewell to winter chill and a warm welcome to the sunny days of summer. On the last day of the month, in Bellevue sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:57 pm PDT.
• Kent - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kent sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:56 pm PDT. In Kent, snow does not fall in April through October.
• Everett - May »
  In Everett, Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.1 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation. Riding the wave of spring, May in Everett, Washington boasts the first tastes of incoming summer.
• Renton - May »
  In Renton during May, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Renton, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:57 pm PDT.
• Federal Way - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Federal Way sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:56 pm PDT. In Federal Way snow does not fall in May through October.
• Yakima - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Yakima, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:46 pm PDT. May, the last month of the spring in Yakima, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.5°F (8.6°C) and an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C).
• Kirkland - May »
  In Kirkland in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkland in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Bellingham - May »
  On the first day of May in Bellingham sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. In Bellingham, in May, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.