Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
46mm
Sun
8.1h
Weather score
47
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Tacoma, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May18°C average high
May is close to Tacoma's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May46mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Tacoma's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May8.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Tacoma'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.
May47 weather score
May sits close to Tacoma'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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