Arlington weather in May

May in Arlington averages 84°F by day and 65°F at night, with 4.8 inches of precipitation. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.

ArlingtonTexasPop. 402,134
Average high
84°F+8° vs April
Average low
65°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
4.8 in6 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in7 days at 90°F+

Is May a good time to visit Arlington?

May is pleasant by day, but it is one of the wetter months. The most comfortable months overall are March to April and October to November.

On May 15 the sun rises at 6:29 am and sets at 8:20 pm, giving 13h 50m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Arlington in May

  • Summer clothes, with a light layer for air conditioning
  • An umbrella or rain jacket

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

May nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Arlington84°F65°F4.8 in
Grand Prairie, TX7 mi84°F65°F4.8 in
Fort Worth, TX9 mi84°F63°F4.0 in
Mansfield, TX11 mi84°F64°F4.3 in
Irving, TX14 mi84°F65°F4.8 in
Dallas, TX21 mi85°F66°F4.6 in
Flower Mound, TX21 mi84°F65°F4.8 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arlington in May?

In May, Arlington averages a high of 84°F and a low of 65°F, with 4.8 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is May a good time to visit Arlington?

May is mild by day but wetter than ideal, with 4.8 inches of rain.

Does it snow in Arlington in May?

Rarely. The May snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Arlington in April and Arlington in June. All twelve months: Arlington weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Dallas Fort Worth Airport, TX, 13.1 miles from the city center.