Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May67mm average rain
May sits near Ann Arbor's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Ann Arbor's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Ann Arbor's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May sits close to Ann Arbor's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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