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Weather · May

Eugene weather in May

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 44°F and 2.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Eugene’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 44°F. That is 7° warmer than April, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
44°F
Precipitation
2.5 in
Wet days
12
Sunrise · sunset
5:46 AM · 8:31 PM

May across the year

  1. 48°35°Jan
  2. 52°35°Feb
  3. 57°37°Mar
  4. 61°40°Apr
  5. 68°44°May
  6. 74°48°Jun
  7. 84°52°Jul
  8. 84°52°Aug
  9. 78°48°Sep
  10. 65°42°Oct
  11. 53°38°Nov
  12. 47°34°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April61°F40°F3.3 in
May68°F44°F2.5 in
June74°F48°F1.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Eugene in May?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 44°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Eugene in May?

May averages 2.5 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Eugene in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:46 AM and sets about 8:31 PM, for roughly 14.7 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Eugene?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Eugene Mahlon Sweet Ap station (8.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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