May verdict

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States in May

Weather score49Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, United States travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

96mm

Sun

7h

Weather score

49

Mixed

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Showers

Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

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Temperature

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May22°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.

May96mm average rain

May is wetter than Pittsburgh's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and August to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7 hours average sun

May is brighter than Pittsburgh'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

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May49 weather score

May sits close to Pittsburgh'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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