Carmel, IN weather in May
Expect mild weather with frequent rain in Carmel in May, with highs near 73°F and lows near 53°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 3
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 69°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 8:38 pm | 6:18 am / 9:06 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am56°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am63°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 53°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 53°F
- 6 pm70°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 pm64°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (21 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 4.6 in; a dry May brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202007: average high 82°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 69°F
- Wettest May1996: 10.7 in
- Driest May2007: 1.2 in
- Highest reading94°F (May 28, 2018)
- Lowest reading27°F (May 9, 2020)
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 | 63°F | 73°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 53°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 14 | 6 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.4 h | 15.0 h |
Highs change by +10°F from April and +8°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Louisville, KY128 mi · high 78°F · 13 wet days
- Cooler: Milwaukee, WI231 mi · high 67°F · 12 wet days
How Carmel ranks in May
- Normal high222nd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days222nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days135th most of 339
What to pack for Carmel in May
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
May has 145 heating degree days and 75 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Carmel in May?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 94°F (May 28, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Carmel in May?
About 11 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (10.7 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.2 in).
Is May a good time to visit Carmel?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Carmel (69 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 13 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 790 ft (63 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 3.4 mi ESE of the city center, 752 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 20 mi SSW of the city center, 792 ft (61 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).