Portland vs Washington in May

Portland and Washington are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is nice, a little rain, clean air; Washington is warm, rainy.

Portland vs WashingtonMay climate, side by side

PortlandWashington
Comfort score86/100 (A)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high20°C25°C
Avg high / low21° / 10°25° / 13°
Rainfall50 mm137 mm
Rainy days812
Humidity70%73%
Air quality (AQI)3454

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

Portland vs Washington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Portland or Washington?
Portland and Washington are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Portland is nice, a little rain, clean air; Washington is warm, rainy.
What is the weather like in Portland vs Washington in May?
In May, Portland averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 50 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.