Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
112mm
Sun
7.7h
Weather score
57
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 112mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Richmond, Kentucky, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May24°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.
May112mm average rain
May is wetter than Richmond's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May7.7 hours average sun
May is brighter than Richmond'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.
May57 weather score
May sits close to Richmond's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.