Louisville weather in May

May in Louisville: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Louisville · #103 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Louisville climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 48 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Louisville in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Louisville?
- May in Louisville: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Louisville on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Louisville in May?
- In May, Louisville averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 14°C, with about 104.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Louisville in May?
- Louisville has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in May.