New Braunfels, TX weather in May
Expect hot, humid weather with some rain in New Braunfels in May, with highs near 88°F and lows near 66°F. Rain falls on about 6 days.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 19
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:49 am / 8:09 pm | 6:32 am / 8:27 pm |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 13.9 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 am69°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 65°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 64°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from San Antonio Intl Airport (24 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more19 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 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 3.6 in; a dry May brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 5.3 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, 1991-20202018: average high 92°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 82°F
- Wettest May1993: 8.7 in
- Driest May2003: 0.1 in
- Highest reading101°F (May 27, 2011)
- Lowest reading39°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 | 82°F | 88°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 66°F | 71°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | 13.7 h | 14.0 h |
Highs change by +6°F from April and +5°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Laredo, TX173 mi · high 94°F · 5 wet days
How New Braunfels ranks in May
- Normal high27th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days101st driest of 378
- Comfortable days311th most of 339
What to pack for New Braunfels in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F and about 19 muggy days
Heating and cooling
May has 3 heating degree days and 362 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is New Braunfels in May?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 101°F (May 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in New Braunfels in May?
About 6 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2003 (0.1 in).
Is May a good time to visit New Braunfels?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for New Braunfels (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Austin San Antonio (USW00012971), 5.8 mi E of the city center, 633 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: New Braunfels (USC00416276), 3.8 mi SW of the city center, 720 ft (90 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: San Antonio Intl Airport (USW00012921), 24 mi WSW of the city center, 789 ft (159 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Braunfels Municipal Airport (722416-12971), 4.7 mi E of the city center, 648 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).