Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States in May
Weather score55Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
95mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
55
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 95mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May95mm average rain
May is close to Harrisburg's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Harrisburg'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.
Weather score
May55 weather score
May sits close to Harrisburg'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.
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