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Weather in Louisiana for May 2027

Your guide to Louisiana weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Louisiana at the beginning of May is 27.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 30.8 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Louisiana in May is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 198.1 mm of precipitation.

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  • Is May a good time to visit Louisiana? check out the best time to travel to Louisiana page.

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Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
29°/21°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
18 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Louisiana Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Moderate rain
27°
2
Light rain
27°
3
Moderate rain
26°
4
Partly cloudy
29°
5
Light rain
28°
6
Light rain
29°
7
Moderate rain
29°
8
Moderate rain
27°
9
Light rain
29°
10
Light rain
28°
11
Moderate rain
27°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
28°
13
Light rain
29°
14
Light rain
31°
15
Patchy rain possible
32°
16
Patchy rain possible
31°
17
Light rain
31°
18
Moderate rain at times
30°
19
Patchy rain possible
31°
20
Patchy rain possible
31°
21
Patchy rain possible
30°
22
Moderate rain
30°
23
Moderate rain
31°
24
Moderate rain
30°
25
Moderate rain
30°
26
Light rain
31°
27
Patchy rain possible
31°
28
Light rain
30°
29
Patchy rain possible
31°
30
Light rain
31°
31
Partly cloudy
32°

What’s the Weather Like in Louisiana This May?

Discover the average temperatures and weather trends across Louisiana’s cities this May.
Patchy rain possibleNew Orleans29 °C / 21 °CPatchy rain possibleBaton Rouge29 °C / 19 °CPatchy rain possibleShreveport28 °C / 19 °CPatchy rain possibleLafayette28 °C / 20 °CPatchy rain possibleLake Charles28 °C / 20 °CPatchy rain possibleMonroe27 °C / 18 °CPatchy rain possibleAlexandria28 °C / 19 °CMore Locations

Temperatures trend during May in Louisiana

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Louisiana day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 27° /19° 11.7 mm 6
May 2 Light rain
Light rain
 27° /18° 6.8 mm 7
May 3 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 26° /19° 20.9 mm 8
May 4 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /19° 0.2 mm 8
May 5 Light rain
Light rain
 28° /20° 4.3 mm 7
May 6 Light rain
Light rain
 29° /21° 3.8 mm 7
May 7 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 29° /22° 11.4 mm 6
May 8 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 27° /22° 18.5 mm 6
May 9 Light rain
Light rain
 29° /22° 5.2 mm 7
May 10 Light rain
Light rain
 28° /21° 2.9 mm 7
May 11 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 27° /20° 10.1 mm 6
May 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 28° /20° 8.3 mm 7
May 13 Light rain
Light rain
 29° /20° 2.8 mm 8
May 14 Light rain
Light rain
 31° /21° 7.6 mm 8
May 15 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /22° 0.7 mm 9
May 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /21° 0.3 mm 8
May 17 Light rain
Light rain
 31° /22° 4.6 mm 8
May 18 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 30° /22° 6.7 mm 8
May 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /22° 0.8 mm 8
May 20 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /23° 0.7 mm 8
May 21 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /23° 1.8 mm 8
May 22 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 30° /23° 16.6 mm 7
May 23 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 31° /22° 10.2 mm 7
May 24 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 30° /23° 12.4 mm 7
May 25 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 30° /23° 12.4 mm 7
May 26 Light rain
Light rain
 31° /23° 2.8 mm 8
May 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /23° 0.8 mm 8
May 28 Light rain
Light rain
 30° /23° 5.4 mm 8
May 29 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /23° 1.7 mm 9
May 30 Light rain
Light rain
 31° /23° 5.3 mm 8
May 31 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 32° /22° 0.5 mm 9
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Louisiana in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Louisiana forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Louisiana in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Louisiana during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 29° and lows near 21°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Louisiana during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 198.1 mm is expected in Louisiana during May, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Louisiana during May?
The average wind speed in Louisiana during May is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Louisiana

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Louisianas May weather 💧
Typically, Louisiana has 13 rainy days in May with a total of 198.1 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Louisiana during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
Counties in Louisiana
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Caddo ParishCalcasieu ParishEast Baton Rouge ParishLafayette ParishOrleans ParishOuachita ParishRapides Parish
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