Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 13h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
13h
Weather score
99
Excellent
Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 13h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Tucson, Arizona, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May32°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.
May4mm average rain
May is one of Tucson's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May13 hours average sun
May is one of Tucson's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May99 weather score
May is one of Tucson's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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