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Gilbert weather in May

Average highs of 95°F, lows of 59°F and 0.20 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Gilbert’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 95°F and lows of 59°F. That is 8° warmer than April, and 7° above the yearly average high.

Average high
95°F
Average low
59°F
Precipitation
0.20 in
Wet days
1
Sunrise · sunset
5:27 AM · 7:19 PM

May across the year

  1. 71°39°Jan
  2. 74°41°Feb
  3. 80°46°Mar
  4. 87°51°Apr
  5. 95°59°May
  6. 104°67°Jun
  7. 106°76°Jul
  8. 105°75°Aug
  9. 101°69°Sep
  10. 91°56°Oct
  11. 79°45°Nov
  12. 69°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

May is good for

Around Gilbert

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Macy's at San Tan Mall in Gilbert, AZ (4519621754)Aaron Burr from Gilbert, AZ, US · CC BY 2.0
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A look around town before you go.

May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April87°F51°F0.20 in
May95°F59°F0.20 in
June104°F67°F0.10 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Gilbert and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Gilbert in May?

Average highs are 95°F and average lows 59°F, for a daily mean of 77°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Gilbert in May?

May averages 0.20 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Gilbert in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:27 AM and sets about 7:19 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Gilbert?

The mildest months for visiting are January, November, December. May is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Tempe Asu station (9.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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