Montgomery, AL weather in May
Expect warm, often humid weather with some rain in Montgomery in May, with highs near 86°F and lows near 61°F. Rain falls on about 8 days.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 12
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 82°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:58 am / 7:26 pm | 5:39 am / 7:46 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am65°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm79°Fdew point 62°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 62°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Montgomery Airport (8 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 30%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more12 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry May brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202019: average high 89°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 80°F
- Wettest May2017: 12.7 in
- Driest May2007: 0.2 in
- Highest reading97°F (May 26, 2019)
- Lowest reading42°F (May 5, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 79°F | 86°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 61°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.8 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +7°F from April and +6°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Sandy Springs, GA155 mi · high 80°F · 11 wet days
How Montgomery ranks in May
- Normal high44th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days143rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days270th most of 339
What to pack for Montgomery in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 12 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 86°F but nights near 61°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
May has 9 heating degree days and 277 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Montgomery in May?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 97°F (May 26, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Montgomery in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (12.7 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.2 in).
Is May a good time to visit Montgomery?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montgomery (53 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Montgomery Airport (USW00013895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 202 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Wetumpka (USC00018859), 18 mi NNE of the city center, 319 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Montgomery Rgnl (DANNELLY FD) Airport (722260-13895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 217 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.