Amarillo, TX weather in May
Expect warm weather with some rain in Amarillo in May, with highs near 81°F and lows near 53°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 47°F | 58°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 8:32 pm | 6:34 am / 8:55 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 14.4 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 am54°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am65°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon74°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm78°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 14 mph; clear or few clouds in 64% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 25%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more6 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry May brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202018: average high 90°F
- Coolest May2015: average high 74°F
- Wettest May2015: 9.3 in
- Driest May2011: 0.08 in
- Highest reading104°F (May 29, 2011)
- Lowest reading27°F (May 3, 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 | 72°F | 81°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 43°F | 53°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 13 | 4 |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | 14.0 h | 14.5 h |
Highs change by +9°F from April and +9°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Midland, TX223 mi · high 89°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 70°F · 5 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in May
- Normal high126th warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days119th driest of 378
- Comfortable days180th most of 339
What to pack for Amarillo in May
- Layers – afternoons near 81°F but nights near 53°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.0 hours of daylight and highs near 81°F
Heating and cooling
May has 78 heating degree days and 132 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Amarillo in May?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 104°F (May 29, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in May?
About 7 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (9.3 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Amarillo in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 0.2 in.
Is May a good time to visit Amarillo?
May ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (66 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 6 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.