Laredo, TX weather in May
In May, Laredo sees highs around 94°F and lows around 72°F: hot and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.8 in total
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:58 am / 8:11 pm | 6:43 am / 8:28 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 2.8 in; a dry May brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.6 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, 1991-20201998: average high 102°F
- Coolest May2015: average high 89°F
- Wettest May2015: 9.7 in
- Driest May1998: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (May 13, 1995)
- Lowest reading49°F (May 3, 2011)
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 | 88°F | 94°F | 99°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 72°F | 76°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 13.5 h | 13.8 h |
Highs change by +6°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Corpus Christi, TX131 mi · high 87°F · 6 wet days
How Laredo ranks in May
- Normal high9th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days86th driest of 378
What to pack for Laredo in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
Heating and cooling
May has 0 heating degree days and 552 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Laredo in May?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 114°F (May 13, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in Laredo in May?
About 5 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (9.7 in); the driest was in 1998, with no measurable precipitation.
Is May a good time to visit Laredo?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Laredo (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day (judged by temperature only) and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Laredo 2 (USC00415060), 4.3 mi N of the city center, 430 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).