Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
9.1h
Weather score
50
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Jamestown, North Dakota, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May20°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.
May57mm average rain
May sits near Jamestown's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May9.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Jamestown's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May50 weather score
May scores below Jamestown's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.