Pittsburgh weather in May

May in Pittsburgh: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Pittsburgh · #140 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pittsburgh climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low11°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall129 mm / 5.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point11°C / 51°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight14.4 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall0.1 cm / 0 in
Air quality (US AQI)53🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pittsburgh in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
May in Pittsburgh: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Pittsburgh on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Pittsburgh in May?
In May, Pittsburgh averages a daily high of 21.6°C and a low of 11.4°C, with about 128.7 mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pittsburgh in May?
Pittsburgh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in May.

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