Weather · May
Fresno weather in May
Average highs of 83°F, lows of 58°F and 0.40 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Fresno’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 83°F and lows of 58°F. That is 9° warmer than April, and 6° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 83°F
- Average low
- 58°F
- Precipitation
- 0.40 in
- Wet days
- 3
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:51 AM · 7:59 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
May is good for
May compared with the months around it
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Questions
How hot does it get in Fresno in May?
Average highs are 83°F and average lows 58°F, for a daily mean of 70°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fresno in May?
May averages 0.40 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Fresno in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:51 AM and sets about 7:59 PM, for roughly 14.1 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Fresno?
Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap station (4.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.
