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Weather · May

Richardson weather in May

Average highs of 83°F, lows of 64°F and 5.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Richardson’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 64°F. That is 7° warmer than April, and 7° above the yearly average high.

Average high
83°F
Average low
64°F
Precipitation
5.2 in
Wet days
10
Sunrise · sunset
6:27 AM · 8:18 PM

May across the year

  1. 56°36°Jan
  2. 60°40°Feb
  3. 69°48°Mar
  4. 75°55°Apr
  5. 83°64°May
  6. 90°71°Jun
  7. 94°75°Jul
  8. 95°75°Aug
  9. 87°67°Sep
  10. 78°56°Oct
  11. 66°46°Nov
  12. 57°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April75°F55°F3.5 in
May83°F64°F5.2 in
June90°F71°F3.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Richardson in May?

Average highs are 83°F and average lows 64°F, for a daily mean of 73°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Richardson in May?

May averages 5.2 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Richardson in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:27 AM and sets about 8:18 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Richardson?

The mildest months for visiting are March, April, November. May is warm.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richardson station (2.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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