Louisville weather in May

Louisville, United States
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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 high24°C / 75°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Rainfall104 mm / 4.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point13°C / 56°F
Sunshine9.7 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind14 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.

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