Fredericksburg, TX weather in May
Fredericksburg is warm in May, with some rain: highs average 84°F and nights drop to about 63°F. There are about 8 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 84°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 6
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 8:13 pm | 6:34 am / 8:31 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.0 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 59°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Junction Kimble Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more6 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 4.3 in; a dry May brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201998: average high 93°F
- Coolest May2015: average high 80°F
- Wettest May2007: 9.4 in
- Driest May1998: 0.6 in
- Highest reading101°F (May 26, 2011)
- Lowest reading37°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 | 78°F | 84°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 63°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.7 h | 14.1 h |
Highs change by +6°F from April and +6°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Laredo, TX195 mi · high 94°F · 5 wet days
- Drier: Midland, TX224 mi · high 89°F · 5 wet days
How Fredericksburg ranks in May
- Normal high79th warmest of 378 cities; 27th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days145th driest of 378
- Comfortable days269th most of 339
What to pack for Fredericksburg in May
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
May has 11 heating degree days and 267 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fredericksburg in May?
The normal high is 84°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 101°F (most recently on May 26, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Fredericksburg in May?
About 8 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (9.4 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.6 in).
Is May a good time to visit Fredericksburg?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fredericksburg (53 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fredericksburg (USC00413329), 3.3 mi SW of the city center, 1,685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Junction Kimble Co Airport (USW00013973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,749 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kimble County Airport (747400-13973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,711 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).