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Oklahoma City weather in May

May in Oklahoma City is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and night-time lows near 15°C (59°F). The month usually brings about 147 mm of rain (wet) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 5°C cooler than June.

What stands out in May

  • Temperatures are climbing — June is around 5°C warmer.
  • Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Oklahoma City.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Oklahoma City — roughly 97% more rain than average.
  • Oklahoma City is usually about 2°C cooler than Fort Worth, 310 km away, in May.

It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Avg high

27°C

80°F

Avg low

15°C

59°F

Rainfall

147 mm

wet

Humidity

69%

relative

Sky

54%

cloud · a mix of sun and cloud

Oklahoma City weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Oklahoma City
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January10°C / 49°F-2°C / 28°F29 mm68%46%
February12°C / 53°F-1°C / 31°F41 mm69%54%
March18°C / 65°F5°C / 41°F57 mm66%53%
April23°C / 73°F9°C / 49°F107 mm66%54%
May27°C / 80°F15°C / 59°F147 mm69%54%
June32°C / 90°F21°C / 69°F94 mm67%42%
July35°C / 95°F23°C / 74°F91 mm61%40%
August34°C / 93°F22°C / 72°F81 mm61%40%
September30°C / 87°F18°C / 65°F81 mm63%39%
October23°C / 74°F11°C / 51°F81 mm64%38%
November16°C / 61°F4°C / 39°F45 mm67%42%
December10°C / 51°F-1°C / 31°F41 mm72%54%

What to pack for May

  • T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
  • Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is May a good time to visit Oklahoma City?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other United States cities in May

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Oklahoma City in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Oklahoma City?

May is one of the wetter months in Oklahoma City, with about 147 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Oklahoma City in May?

Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Oklahoma City in May?

Oklahoma City typically gets around 147 mm of rain in May — wet. It's usually the wettest month of the year.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Oklahoma City (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.