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Weather · May
Cedar Rapids weather in May
Average highs of 71°F, lows of 50°F and 4.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Cedar Rapids’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 50°F. That is 11° warmer than April, and 13° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 71°F
- Average low
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 4.2 in
- Wet days
- 13
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:46 AM · 8:19 PM
May across the year
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 13 days this month.
May is good for
See Cedar Rapids
A look around town before you go.
May compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Cedar Rapids and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Cedar Rapids in May?
Average highs are 71°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 60°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Cedar Rapids in May?
May averages 4.2 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Cedar Rapids in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:46 AM and sets about 8:19 PM, for roughly 14.5 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Cedar Rapids?
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, Cedar Rapids Muni Ap station (5.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.