Visalia viewed toward the Sierra Nevada (2011-11-29)

Weather · May

Visalia weather in May

Average highs of 81°F, lows of 55°F and 0.40 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Visalia’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 55°F. That is 8° warmer than April, and 6° above the yearly average high.

Average high
81°F
Average low
55°F
Precipitation
0.40 in
Wet days
2
Sunrise · sunset
5:51 AM · 7:56 PM

May across the year

  1. 55°38°Jan
  2. 61°42°Feb
  3. 67°45°Mar
  4. 73°49°Apr
  5. 81°55°May
  6. 89°62°Jun
  7. 94°67°Jul
  8. 93°65°Aug
  9. 88°60°Sep
  10. 78°52°Oct
  11. 64°43°Nov
  12. 55°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

May is good for

See Visalia

A look around town before you go.

Downtown Visalia Walk 【4K】 video thumbnail

A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown Visalia Walk 【4K】

A recorded walk through downtown Visalia, including Main Street and the Fox Theatre surroundings. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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Things to do in Visalia, CA: the Visalia Chamber Oktoberfest at Mooney Grove Park! 🍻🍕🪓 video thumbnail

THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT

Things to do in Visalia, CA: the Visalia Chamber Oktoberfest at Mooney Grove Park! 🍻🍕🪓

A recorded Visalia Chamber Oktoberfest visit at nearby Mooney Grove Park. This county-park event video is regional context, not a current event listing or proof of a city-business location.

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April73°F49°F1.0 in
May81°F55°F0.40 in
June89°F62°F0.10 in

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

Questions

How hot does it get in Visalia in May?

Average highs are 81°F and average lows 55°F, for a daily mean of 68°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Visalia in May?

May averages 0.40 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Visalia in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:51 AM and sets about 7:56 PM, for roughly 14.1 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Visalia?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Visalia station (1.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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