What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Richmond in May?

In May, Philadelphia averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Richmond averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 127 mm.

Philadelphia vs Richmond in May

Philadelphia is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is warm, rainy, while Richmond is warm, rainy, clean air.

Philadelphia vs Richmond — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	91/100 (S)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	24°C	26°C
Avg high / low	24° / 14°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	101 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	10	10
Humidity	70%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	53	49

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Philadelphia 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy · best May91
Richmond 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May87

Philadelphia vs Richmond in May — FAQ

Is May better in Philadelphia or Richmond?: Philadelphia is the better pick in May — 91 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is warm, rainy, while Richmond is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Richmond in May?: In May, Philadelphia averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 101 mm of rain; Richmond averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 127 mm.