Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Lexington, Kentucky, United States in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
111mm
Sun
7.6h
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 111mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lexington, Kentucky, 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 monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May111mm average rain
May is wetter than Lexington'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.
Sun
May7.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Lexington'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
May56 weather score
May sits close to Lexington'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.
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