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May is a good month in Gary

Climate Overview

Gary, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 14 days this month.

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 16°C (60°F) at the start to 22°C (71°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 127 mm across the month.

Expect around 8.8h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.5h by the end.

Wind speeds ease off through the month, from 23 km/h (14 mph) to 18 km/h (11 mph).

The warmest days tend to fall around the 26th, averaging 22.1°C (72°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 6°C warmer with 0 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
14 days · 127 mm
Sunshine
10.4h / day
Humidity
75% — Humid
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
NE (43°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
14.5 h
Cloud Cover
63%
Clear Sky Days
3.7
UV Index
6.6 — High
Dew Point
11°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:31
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:03

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain usually comes in shorter passing showers rather than all-day rain.

2 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
1°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-4°C / -10°C
Rain
10days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
2.1 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
February
Poor
Temp
3°C / -4°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -9°C
Rain
9days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
6.9h Fair
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
3.4 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
March
Poor
Temp
9°C / 1°C
Feels Like
5°C / -4°C
Rain
12days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
5days
April
Fair
Temp
13°C / 5°C
Feels Like
11°C / 1°C
Rain
14days (108 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
Snow Days
3days
May
Good
Temp
19°C / 11°C
Feels Like
19°C / 9°C
Rain
14days (127 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.6 High
June best
Excellent
Temp
25°C / 17°C
Feels Like
27°C / 17°C
Rain
11days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
73% Muggy
UV
7 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 20°C
Feels Like
30°C / 22°C
Rain
11days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 20°C
Feels Like
29°C / 21°C
Rain
11days (94 mm) Wet
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
6.6 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 17°C
Feels Like
25°C / 17°C
Rain
8days (67 mm) Wet
Sun
9.8h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.3 High
October
Good
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 8°C
Rain
11days (114 mm) Wet
Sun
7.5h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.8 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
10°C / 4°C
Feels Like
6°C / -1°C
Rain
8days (63 mm) Wet
Sun
6.1h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
2.6 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
December
Poor
Temp
4°C / -2°C
Feels Like
0°C / -7°C
Rain
9days (63 mm) Wet
Sun
5.1h Fair
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
8days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 1°C / -5°C -4°C / -10°C 10days (70 mm) Wet 5h Fair 75% Muggy 2.1 Moderate Poor View Details
February 3°C / -4°C -1°C / -9°C 9days (64 mm) Wet 6.9h Fair 72% Muggy 3.4 Moderate Poor View Details
March 9°C / 1°C 5°C / -4°C 12days (107 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 71% Muggy 4.5 Moderate Poor View Details
April 13°C / 5°C 11°C / 1°C 14days (108 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 71% Muggy 5.4 High Fair View Details
May 19°C / 11°C 19°C / 9°C 14days (127 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.6 High Good View Details
June best 25°C / 17°C 27°C / 17°C 11days (107 mm) Wet 12h Excellent 73% Muggy 7 High Excellent View Details
July best 27°C / 20°C 30°C / 22°C 11days (107 mm) Wet 12.1h Excellent 76% Humid 7 High Excellent View Details
August best 27°C / 20°C 29°C / 21°C 11days (94 mm) Wet 11.4h Excellent 75% Muggy 6.6 High Excellent View Details
September best 24°C / 17°C 25°C / 17°C 8days (67 mm) Wet 9.8h Good 72% Muggy 5.3 High Excellent View Details
October 17°C / 11°C 15°C / 8°C 11days (114 mm) Wet 7.5h Good 70% Muggy 3.8 Moderate Good View Details
November 10°C / 4°C 6°C / -1°C 8days (63 mm) Wet 6.1h Fair 71% Muggy 2.6 Moderate Poor View Details
December 4°C / -2°C 0°C / -7°C 9days (63 mm) Wet 5.1h Fair 74% Muggy 1.8 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.

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

Packing List

Warm evening layerUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Gary, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and around 14 rainy days. Gary, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 19°C (66°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fa
Gary typically sees around 14 rainy days in May with 127 mm (5 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Gary during May are cool at around 11°C (52°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F) in May, we recommend: Warm evening layer, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Gary. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Gary during May is 7 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Gary gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Gary during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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