May weather in Aberdeen, SD
The average temperature in Aberdeen in May is 56.1°F (44.5°F–67.7°F). Average precipitation: 3.37 inches.
May is a spring month in Aberdeen, and is warmer than the annual average of 42.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 42m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.7°F
Avg Low
44.5°F
Precipitation
3.37 in
Daylight
14h 42m
May records in Aberdeen
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.0°F (2021) | 30.0°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2019) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (2015) | 26.1°F (2013) | 0.08 in (2024) |
| May 3 | 78.1°F (2023) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.02 in (2024) |
| May 4 | 81.0°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2021) | 2.12 in (2020) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (2016) | 32.0°F (2021) | 0.21 in (2021) |
| May 6 | 91.0°F (2016) | 32.0°F (2019) | 1.21 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (2017) | 25.0°F (2019) | 0.59 in (2022) |
| May 8 | 80.1°F (2025) | 30.0°F (2020) | 0.79 in (2014) |
| May 9 | 82.9°F (2025) | 34.0°F (2019) | 1.32 in (2022) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2019) | 2.20 in (2015) |
| May 11 | 90.0°F (2025) | 28.9°F (2020) | 0.44 in (2015) |
| May 12 | 91.0°F (2025) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.52 in (2022) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (2013) | 33.1°F (2014) | 0.41 in (2023) |
| May 14 | 88.0°F (2025) | 28.9°F (2016) | 0.21 in (2018) |
| May 15 | 82.9°F (2017) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.89 in (2025) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2014) | 0.67 in (2025) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (2012) | 30.0°F (2014) | 0.68 in (2015) |
| May 18 | 91.9°F (2012) | 33.1°F (2015) | 1.27 in (2019) |
| May 19 | 82.0°F (2021) | 32.0°F (2015) | 1.21 in (2025) |
| May 20 | 80.1°F (2014) | 32.0°F (2019) | 0.86 in (2013) |
| May 21 | 81.0°F (2023) | 35.1°F (2017) | 0.80 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 88.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (2022) | 0.49 in (2019) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (2016) | 37.9°F (2025) | 1.31 in (2024) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2017) | 0.30 in (2015) |
| May 25 | 93.0°F (2018) | 37.9°F (2024) | 0.48 in (2015) |
| May 26 | 97.0°F (2018) | 37.9°F (2012) | 0.18 in (2013) |
| May 27 | 100.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2021) | 0.54 in (2021) |
| May 28 | 88.0°F (2018) | 35.1°F (2021) | 0.35 in (2015) |
| May 29 | 89.1°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2012) | 0.52 in (2022) |
| May 30 | 90.0°F (2014) | 33.1°F (2012) | 3.60 in (2022) |
| May 31 | 89.1°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2017) | 0.53 in (2014) |