Corpus Christi, TX weather in May
Expect warm, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Corpus Christi in May, with highs near 87°F and lows near 71°F. Rain falls on about 6 days.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 3.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 26
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 85°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 8:03 pm | 6:34 am / 8:20 pm |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | 13.8 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 am72°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Corpus Christi (7 mi away); average wind 13 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more10 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more26 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 3.4 in; a dry May brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 4.7 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, 1991-20202006: average high 91°F
- Coolest May1992: average high 83°F
- Wettest May2015: 14.3 in
- Driest May1998: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading103°F (May 10, 2006)
- Lowest reading49°F (May 4, 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 | 83°F | 87°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 71°F | 75°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 13.5 h | 13.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: McAllen, TX122 mi · high 93°F · 4 wet days
How Corpus Christi ranks in May
- Normal high30th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days100th driest of 378
- Comfortable days325th most of 339
What to pack for Corpus Christi in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 26 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 0 heating degree days and 434 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Corpus Christi in May?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 103°F (May 10, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Corpus Christi in May?
About 6 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (14.3 in); the driest was in 1998, with no measurable precipitation.
Is May a good time to visit Corpus Christi?
May ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corpus Christi (48 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 10 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Corpus Christi (USW00012924), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Corpus Christi International Airport (722510-12924), 7.4 mi WSW of the city center, 41 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).