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May is a good month in Brainerd

Climate Overview

Brainerd, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month. Temperatures drop noticeably between day and night.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 16°C (61°F) at the start to 22°C (72°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 72 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 22.7°C (73°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 9°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
10 days · 74 mm
Sunshine
10.5h / day
Humidity
65% — Humid
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
SE (132°)
Gusts
43 km/h
Daylight
15 h
Cloud Cover
56%
Clear Sky Days
5.6
UV Index
6.4 — High
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 3.1 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:45
Daylight 15h
Sunset 20:44

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
-6°C / -14°C
Feels Like
-11°C / -19°C
Rain
5days (18 mm) Good
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
10days
February
Poor
Temp
-4°C / -13°C
Feels Like
-9°C / -19°C
Rain
5days (22 mm) Good
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -10°C
Rain
7days (43 mm) Good
Sun
8.1h Good
Humidity
68% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
April
Poor
Temp
10°C / 0°C
Feels Like
6°C / -4°C
Rain
10days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
4.9 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
May best
Good
Temp
19°C / 9°C
Feels Like
17°C / 6°C
Rain
10days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
6.4 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 15°C
Feels Like
25°C / 14°C
Rain
11days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
67% Muggy
UV
6.5 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 18°C
Feels Like
28°C / 18°C
Rain
10days (93 mm) Wet
Sun
12.5h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
6.8 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 17°C
Feels Like
26°C / 17°C
Rain
10days (96 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
6.1 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 14°C
Feels Like
21°C / 12°C
Rain
9days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 6°C
Feels Like
10°C / 2°C
Rain
8days (69 mm) Wet
Sun
6.8h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
3.3 Moderate
Snow Days
2days
November
Poor
Temp
4°C / -2°C
Feels Like
0°C / -7°C
Rain
5days (35 mm) Good
Sun
5.3h Fair
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
2.1 Moderate
Snow Days
7days
December
Poor
Temp
-3°C / -10°C
Feels Like
-8°C / -15°C
Rain
7days (48 mm) Good
Sun
4.3h Fair
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
12days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January -6°C / -14°C -11°C / -19°C 5days (18 mm) Good 5.3h Fair 78% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details
February -4°C / -13°C -9°C / -19°C 5days (22 mm) Good 7.3h Good 73% Muggy 3 Moderate Poor View Details
March 4°C / -5°C -1°C / -10°C 7days (43 mm) Good 8.1h Good 68% Muggy 4.2 Moderate Poor View Details
April 10°C / 0°C 6°C / -4°C 10days (74 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 67% Muggy 4.9 Moderate Poor View Details
May best 19°C / 9°C 17°C / 6°C 10days (74 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 65% Muggy 6.4 High Good View Details
June best 25°C / 15°C 25°C / 14°C 11days (96 mm) Wet 12.1h Excellent 67% Muggy 6.5 High Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 18°C 28°C / 18°C 10days (93 mm) Wet 12.5h Excellent 71% Muggy 6.8 High Excellent View Details
August best 25°C / 17°C 26°C / 17°C 10days (96 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 72% Muggy 6.1 High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 14°C 21°C / 12°C 9days (86 mm) Wet 9h Good 72% Muggy 5 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 13°C / 6°C 10°C / 2°C 8days (69 mm) Wet 6.8h Fair 71% Muggy 3.3 Moderate Fair View Details
November 4°C / -2°C 0°C / -7°C 5days (35 mm) Good 5.3h Fair 72% Muggy 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
December -3°C / -10°C -8°C / -15°C 7days (48 mm) Good 4.3h Fair 77% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Dress in layers — a mix of long sleeves, light sweaters, and a versatile jacket works best for changeable conditions.

Temperatures drop significantly at night, so pack layers you can add or remove throughout the day.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Brainerd, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and around 10 rainy days. Brainerd, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rai
Brainerd typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 74 mm (2.9 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Brainerd during May are cool at around 9°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Brainerd with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Brainerd during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Brainerd gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 11 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Brainerd typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 3 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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