Rexburg Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Rexburg

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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17.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.4°C
Avg Temp
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10.4°C
Avg Rain
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62 mm
Avg Humidity
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59%
Avg Wind
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2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
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6.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+4.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Rexburg May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Rexburg, with average highs near 17.4°C and lows around 3.4°C (mean 10.4°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

Rexburg May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Rexburg. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Rexburg was 1992 — when the month averaged 13.8°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 6.5°C. Typical May days reach 17.4°C with nights near 3.4°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.4°C→10.4°C+1°C
Max Temp16.6°C→17.3°C+0.7°C
Min Temp2.2°C→3.6°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

6.0°C–8.0°C2 yr (4%)
8.0°C–10.0°C15 yr (33%)
10.0°C–12.0°C20 yr (44%)
12.0°C–14.0°C8 yr (18%)

Rexburg May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is a relatively wet time of year in Rexburg, averaging 62 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1981 with 111 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 16 mm.

Rexburg May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Rexburg during May averages 59%. The most humid May was 2018 at 68%, and the least humid was 2001 at 42%.

Rexburg May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 6.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Rexburg. The sunniest May was 2001 at 7.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2010 at 5.2.

Rexburg May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Rexburg during May is 2.4 m/s. The windiest Mays were 1984, 1988 and 2004 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 2018 at 1.9 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Rexburg

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Rexburg

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Rexburg Weather by Month

Rexburg May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.1°C10.4°C11.0°C10.1°C10.4°C+0.3°C
Avg High17.4°C17.5°C18.2°C16.7°C17.3°C-0.1°C
Avg Low2.8°C3.3°C3.8°C3.4°C3.6°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain57 mm74 mm52 mm66 mm60 mm+3 mm

Extreme May Records in Rexburg

🔥Warmest May33.2°C2003
🧊Coldest May-5.8°C2019
🌧️Wettest May111 mm1981
🏜️Driest May16 mm2001
🌬️Windiest May2.8 m/s1984

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Rexburg have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -5.8°C (2019) to a record high of 33.2°C (2003).

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Rainfall in May is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm, with a wettest year of 111 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Rexburg?

A good time to visit Rexburg

May is a good time to visit Rexburg, with days averaging 17.4°C and nights around 3.4°C (mean 10.4°C, warmer than Rexburg's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Rexburg'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 →

Rexburg Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Rexburg, with average highs near 17.4°C and lows around 3.4°C (mean 10.4°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 62 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 62 mm of rainfall in Rexburg, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 111 mm (1981), and the driest just 16 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 59% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.3 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.6°C to 17.3°C and overnight lows from 2.2°C to 3.6°C over the same span.
May Weather in Rexburg, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202519.6°C12.3°C5.0°C28.8°C-0.4°C54 mm57%2.2 m/s6.5
202415.6°C8.7°C1.7°C25.4°C-4.1°C48 mm60%2.6 m/s6.4
202318.3°C11.9°C5.6°C25.4°C-0.7°C62 mm67%2.2 m/s6.1
202214.9°C8.4°C1.9°C26.4°C-4.6°C66 mm61%2.7 m/s5.9
202118.1°C10.9°C3.6°C25.6°C-4.9°C66 mm55%2.4 m/s6.5
202017.4°C10.5°C3.5°C29.6°C-2.4°C63 mm63%2.5 m/s6.5
201915.6°C9.4°C3.2°C23.4°C-5.8°C62 mm66%2.3 m/s5.6
201818.7°C12.3°C5.9°C26.0°C-1.8°C86 mm68%1.9 m/s6.1
201717.3°C10.4°C3.5°C25.2°C-3.0°C35 mm65%2.1 m/s6.7
201617.5°C10.5°C3.5°C23.7°C-1.9°C76 mm61%2.2 m/s6.4
201517.0°C10.7°C4.3°C25.6°C-2.5°C106 mm66%2.1 m/s5.5
201418.8°C11.5°C4.1°C25.8°C-4.7°C39 mm57%2.4 m/s6.9
201318.0°C11.1°C4.2°C27.6°C-4.5°C42 mm59%2.3 m/s6.2
201217.7°C10.6°C3.4°C27.2°C-3.4°C59 mm55%2.3 m/s6.5
201113.6°C7.5°C1.5°C20.9°C-4.5°C91 mm68%2.6 m/s5.3
2010 ❄️12.7°C6.5°C0.2°C23.7°C-4.8°C68 mm62%2.5 m/s5.2
200917.7°C10.5°C3.3°C27.0°C-4.3°C48 mm60%2.3 m/s6.8
200815.8°C9.0°C2.1°C27.7°C-5.1°C74 mm64%2.2 m/s5.9
200719.8°C12.2°C4.6°C27.0°C-3.5°C20 mm51%2.7 m/s6.9
200618.4°C11.3°C4.3°C26.8°C-3.7°C51 mm59%2.3 m/s6.9
200516.9°C10.2°C3.4°C23.8°C-3.3°C93 mm64%2.5 m/s6
200417.1°C10.4°C3.8°C24.9°C-2.9°C77 mm57%2.8 m/s5.8
200318.4°C11.3°C4.2°C33.2°C-4.9°C38 mm55%2.4 m/s6.7
200217.9°C10.6°C3.3°C30.1°C-3.8°C37 mm51%2.6 m/s6.5
200122.0°C13.2°C4.5°C30.0°C-4.5°C16 mm42%2.7 m/s7.5
200018.4°C11.4°C4.4°C26.3°C-3.2°C64 mm56%2.6 m/s6.2
199915.4°C8.9°C2.3°C26.1°C-4.7°C98 mm61%2.2 m/s6.1
199816.9°C9.9°C3.0°C23.1°C-2.8°C91 mm63%2.4 m/s6.2
199718.5°C11.2°C3.9°C27.4°C-3.4°C59 mm62%2 m/s6.7
199614.9°C8.4°C1.8°C22.7°C-3.7°C92 mm64%2.7 m/s6.1
199515.5°C9.0°C2.4°C23.6°C-2.2°C85 mm66%2.2 m/s6.1
199420.5°C12.9°C5.4°C27.2°C1.0°C48 mm54%2.4 m/s6.1
199319.2°C12.0°C4.8°C25.1°C-3.6°C88 mm62%2.1 m/s6.1
1992 🔥22.0°C13.8°C5.7°C27.5°C-0.6°C17 mm47%2.3 m/s6.6
199115.9°C9.1°C2.2°C22.6°C-3.4°C107 mm62%2.5 m/s5.6
199016.0°C8.9°C1.8°C24.7°C-5.3°C57 mm56%2.6 m/s6
198917.4°C10.1°C2.7°C24.4°C-3.1°C42 mm56%2.5 m/s6.2
198819.0°C11.1°C3.2°C28.1°C-5.0°C31 mm51%2.8 m/s6.5
198720.0°C12.9°C5.7°C29.4°C-2.0°C87 mm55%2.2 m/s6.2
198617.3°C9.7°C2.1°C28.5°C-4.2°C52 mm59%2.5 m/s6.6
198519.5°C11.6°C3.7°C25.8°C-5.6°C52 mm53%2.4 m/s6.2
198415.8°C8.8°C1.8°C27.6°C-3.9°C47 mm63%2.8 m/s5.8
198315.1°C8.1°C1.2°C28.0°C-5.5°C37 mm62%2.3 m/s—
198216.1°C8.7°C1.3°C24.8°C-5.4°C52 mm60%2.3 m/s—
1981 🌧️16.6°C9.9°C3.2°C25.2°C-3.2°C111 mm62%2.3 m/s—

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

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Rexburg May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Rexburg in May?▼

The average high in May is around 17.4°C with lows near 3.4°C (mean 10.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Rexburg in May?▼

May averages 62 mm of rainfall in Rexburg, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 111 mm in 1981.

What was the hottest May on record in Rexburg?▼

The hottest May reached 33.2°C in 2003. The coldest dipped to -5.8°C in 2019.

Has May in Rexburg 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 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.6°C to 17.3°C and overnight lows from 2.2°C to 3.6°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Rexburg?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Rexburg and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17.4°C daytime highs and 3.4°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Rexburg?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Rexburg, averaging 10.4°C.

What should I pack for Rexburg in May?▼

For May in Rexburg, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17.4°C and lows of 3.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Rexburg humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 59% — moderately humid.

How windy is Rexburg in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.4 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 2.8 m/s (1984).

Which May had the most rainfall in Rexburg?▼

The wettest May on record was 1981 with 111 mm. On average, May sees 62 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 Rexburg 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.