Victorville Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Victorville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.3°C
Avg Temp
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18.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
6 mm
Avg Humidity
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46%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1.5°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Victorville May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Victorville, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 18°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 46% relative humidity across the period.

Victorville May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Victorville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Victorville was 1997 — when the month averaged 22.5°C — while the coldest was 1998 at 12.9°C. Typical May days reach 26.7°C with nights near 9.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.8°C→18.5°C+0.7°C
Max Temp26.8°C→27.2°C+0.4°C
Min Temp8.8°C→9.9°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–14.8°C2 yr (4%)
14.8°C–17.5°C16 yr (36%)
17.5°C–20.3°C23 yr (51%)
20.3°C–23.0°C4 yr (9%)

Victorville May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the drier months in Victorville, averaging 6 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1998 with 60 mm, while the driest were 2004 and 2007 at 0 mm.

Victorville May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Victorville during May averages 46%. The most humid May was 1998 at 69%, and the least humid was 1984 at 30%.

Victorville May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 7.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Victorville. The sunniest May was 2012 at 8.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 6.7.

Victorville May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Victorville during May is 2.4 m/s. The windiest May was 1990 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1992 at 1.9 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Victorville

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How May Ranks in Victorville

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Victorville Weather by Month

Victorville May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp17.8°C17.1°C19.4°C17.3°C18.6°C+0.8°C
Avg High26.8°C25.5°C28.4°C25.6°C27.4°C+0.6°C
Avg Low8.9°C8.6°C10.3°C8.9°C9.9°C+1°C
Avg Rain4 mm10 mm4 mm7 mm5 mm+0 mm

Extreme May Records in Victorville

🔥Warmest May39.6°C2003
🧊Coldest May0.0°C1991
🌧️Wettest May60 mm1998
🏜️Driest May0 mm2004
🌬️Windiest May2.9 m/s1990

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Victorville have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 0°C (1991) to a record high of 39.6°C (2003).

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Rainfall in May is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm, with a wettest year of 60 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Victorville?

One of the best times to visit Victorville

May is one of the best times to visit Victorville. Expect days averaging 26.7°C and nights around 9.3°C (mean 18°C) — warmer than Victorville's yearly average — with low rainfall (6 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Victorville's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Victorville Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Victorville, with average highs near 26.7°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 18°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 6 mm of rainfall and 46% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 6 mm of rainfall in Victorville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 60 mm (1998), and the driest just 0 mm (2004). Humidity sits around 46% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.6 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.8°C to 27.2°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 9.9°C over the same span.
May Weather in Victorville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.7°C19.4°C11.1°C37.0°C5.0°C10 mm50%2.4 m/s7.5
202426.6°C17.7°C8.8°C33.6°C1.8°C3 mm54%2.6 m/s7.9
202324.7°C17.4°C10.0°C32.9°C3.0°C12 mm61%2.6 m/s7.4
202228.3°C18.9°C9.6°C36.3°C1.2°C0 mm37%2.5 m/s8.1
202128.6°C19.3°C10.0°C36.4°C3.4°C1 mm39%2.5 m/s8.1
202028.2°C19.1°C10.0°C37.1°C5.1°C2 mm46%2.4 m/s8.1
201922.1°C14.9°C7.8°C28.3°C4.2°C29 mm64%2.5 m/s6.9
201826.4°C18.3°C10.2°C35.4°C5.7°C5 mm53%2.6 m/s7.6
201726.6°C18.1°C9.7°C35.5°C2.8°C6 mm47%2.4 m/s7.7
201625.4°C17.2°C9.1°C35.2°C5.2°C5 mm53%2.5 m/s7.6
201524.4°C16.7°C9.0°C35.2°C4.0°C12 mm53%2.7 m/s7.3
201428.3°C19.4°C10.6°C35.9°C4.7°C2 mm34%2.7 m/s8
201327.6°C18.8°C9.9°C35.9°C6.4°C6 mm38%2.8 m/s7.8
201229.3°C19.4°C9.5°C37.7°C4.0°C0 mm35%2.4 m/s8.2
201123.1°C15.0°C6.9°C31.3°C1.8°C7 mm50%2.8 m/s7.9
201023.2°C14.8°C6.4°C30.2°C1.5°C2 mm49%2.5 m/s8
200930.9°C21.5°C12.0°C36.9°C7.9°C0 mm39%2.3 m/s7.7
200825.3°C16.9°C8.5°C37.4°C2.2°C10 mm45%2.5 m/s7.6
200729.0°C19.5°C9.9°C32.9°C2.6°C0 mm33%2.4 m/s8.1
200629.0°C20.0°C11.0°C34.9°C4.2°C5 mm45%2.1 m/s7.7
200526.5°C18.1°C9.7°C35.2°C3.3°C7 mm57%2.2 m/s7.8
200428.2°C19.1°C10.1°C35.5°C4.9°C0 mm39%2.6 m/s8.1
200326.9°C18.3°C9.7°C39.6°C1.7°C12 mm46%2.3 m/s7.6
200227.9°C18.3°C8.7°C37.2°C2.6°C2 mm38%2.3 m/s8
200131.6°C22.3°C13.0°C39.1°C5.5°C1 mm38%2.1 m/s7.9
200028.8°C19.6°C10.5°C37.1°C2.4°C5 mm43%2.5 m/s8
199926.6°C17.2°C7.8°C33.4°C2.3°C3 mm44%2.5 m/s7.4
1998 ❄️ 🌧️19.7°C12.9°C6.0°C25.3°C3.5°C60 mm69%2.6 m/s7.2
1997 🔥31.7°C22.5°C13.2°C36.7°C7.4°C2 mm36%2.1 m/s7.7
199627.3°C18.3°C9.3°C35.3°C5.0°C1 mm43%2.6 m/s7.9
199521.7°C14.5°C7.3°C30.0°C2.5°C6 mm63%2.6 m/s6.9
199425.8°C17.2°C8.6°C33.7°C4.6°C8 mm51%2.3 m/s7
199325.1°C17.1°C9.1°C30.0°C5.3°C1 mm56%2.4 m/s7.7
199228.1°C19.6°C11.1°C32.8°C6.4°C5 mm53%1.9 m/s7.2
199123.6°C14.9°C6.3°C31.1°C0.0°C1 mm49%2.6 m/s7.3
199025.6°C16.6°C7.5°C32.9°C4.6°C14 mm43%2.9 m/s7.7
198927.1°C18.0°C8.9°C34.3°C4.3°C6 mm40%2.5 m/s7.1
198826.1°C17.2°C8.4°C33.7°C0.2°C4 mm41%2.4 m/s7.4
198726.6°C18.4°C10.3°C32.2°C4.9°C10 mm44%2.2 m/s7
198626.9°C17.9°C8.9°C34.0°C2.1°C0 mm40%2.4 m/s7.7
198526.8°C17.5°C8.2°C32.1°C3.4°C2 mm40%2.5 m/s7.5
198431.1°C21.2°C11.2°C37.7°C3.1°C0 mm30%2.5 m/s6.7
198324.6°C16.0°C7.4°C34.4°C1.3°C2 mm56%2.2 m/s—
198225.5°C17.0°C8.5°C33.2°C2.7°C8 mm51%2.3 m/s—
198126.2°C17.4°C8.5°C32.3°C3.1°C6 mm43%2.4 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Victorville May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Victorville in May?▼

The average high in May is around 26.7°C with lows near 9.3°C (mean 18°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Victorville in May?▼

May averages 6 mm of rainfall in Victorville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 60 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest May on record in Victorville?▼

The hottest May reached 39.6°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to 0°C in 1991.

Has May in Victorville gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.8°C to 27.2°C and overnight lows from 8.8°C to 9.9°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Victorville?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Victorville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 26.7°C daytime highs and 9.3°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Victorville?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Victorville, averaging 18°C.

What should I pack for Victorville in May?▼

For May in Victorville, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.7°C and lows of 9.3°C.

Is Victorville humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 46% — relatively dry.

How windy is Victorville in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.4 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1990).

Which May had the most rainfall in Victorville?▼

The wettest May on record was 1998 with 60 mm. On average, May sees 6 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Victorville behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.