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Olathe weather in May

Average highs of 74°F, lows of 55°F and 5.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Olathe’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 74°F and lows of 55°F. That is 9° warmer than April, and 9° above the yearly average high.

Average high
74°F
Average low
55°F
Precipitation
5.4 in
Wet days
12
Sunrise · sunset
6:07 AM · 8:24 PM

May across the year

  1. 39°21°Jan
  2. 44°25°Feb
  3. 55°35°Mar
  4. 65°45°Apr
  5. 74°55°May
  6. 83°65°Jun
  7. 88°69°Jul
  8. 87°67°Aug
  9. 78°59°Sep
  10. 67°47°Oct
  11. 53°35°Nov
  12. 42°25°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
April65°F45°F3.9 in
May74°F55°F5.4 in
June83°F65°F5.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Olathe in May?

Average highs are 74°F and average lows 55°F, for a daily mean of 65°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Olathe in May?

May averages 5.4 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Olathe in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:07 AM and sets about 8:24 PM, for roughly 14.3 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Olathe?

The mildest months for visiting are June, September, October. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Olathe Johnson Co Exec Ap station (4.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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