Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
8h
Weather score
55
Mixed
Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Staunton, Virginia, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
May96mm average rain
May is one of Staunton's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Staunton'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.
May55 weather score
May sits close to Staunton'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.