Wichita weather in May

May in Wichita averages 78°F by day and 56°F at night, with 5.2 inches of precipitation. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.

WichitaKansasPop. 400,987
Average high
78°F+9° vs April
Average low
56°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
5.2 in7 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in3 days at 90°F+

Is May a good time to visit Wichita?

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

On May 15 the sun rises at 6:19 am and sets at 8:32 pm, giving 14h 12m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Wichita 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.
Wichita78°F56°F5.2 in
Topeka, KS129 mi76°F55°F5.2 in
Tulsa, OK130 mi80°F60°F5.7 in
Edmond, OK140 mi79°F58°F5.3 in
Broken Arrow, OK142 mi80°F60°F5.7 in
Lawrence, KS143 mi74°F56°F5.1 in
Oklahoma City, OK151 mi79°F58°F5.3 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Wichita in May?

In May, Wichita averages a high of 78°F and a low of 56°F, with 5.2 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is May a good time to visit Wichita?

May is mild by day but wetter than ideal, with 5.2 inches of rain.

Does it snow in Wichita in May?

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

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

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Wichita, KS, 6.4 miles from the city center.