May weather in Blacksburg, VA
The average temperature in Blacksburg in May is 60.2°F (48.4°F–71.9°F). Average precipitation: 4.47 inches.
May is a spring month in Blacksburg, and is warmer than the annual average of 52.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 14 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 60m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
71.9°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Precipitation
4.47 in
Daylight
13h 60m
May records in Blacksburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 84.0°F (1957) | 28.0°F (1971) | 0.73 in (2015) |
| May 2 | 86.0°F (2007) | 28.9°F (1978) | 1.13 in (1966) |
| May 3 | 86.0°F (1954) | 26.1°F (1981) | 2.08 in (2002) |
| May 4 | 87.1°F (2012) | 28.0°F (1967) | 1.20 in (2025) |
| May 5 | 84.9°F (1955) | 23.0°F (1973) | 1.21 in (1978) |
| May 6 | 82.0°F (1969) | 28.9°F (1968) | 1.85 in (1958) |
| May 7 | 84.9°F (1959) | 24.1°F (1968) | 1.35 in (1971) |
| May 8 | 84.9°F (1969) | 30.0°F (1974) | 1.96 in (1960) |
| May 9 | 84.9°F (1964) | 28.0°F (1983) | 0.89 in (2013) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (1963) | 26.1°F (1966) | 1.83 in (1993) |
| May 11 | 84.0°F (1953) | 28.0°F (1977) | 0.83 in (1998) |
| May 12 | 84.9°F (1953) | 30.0°F (1969) | 0.79 in (2008) |
| May 13 | 86.0°F (2014) | 26.1°F (1969) | 1.60 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 88.0°F (2014) | 30.9°F (1974) | 0.85 in (1972) |
| May 15 | 88.0°F (1985) | 30.9°F (1996) | 1.18 in (2012) |
| May 16 | 86.0°F (1982) | 25.0°F (1973) | 2.08 in (2001) |
| May 17 | 84.9°F (1962) | 30.0°F (1967) | 0.98 in (2025) |
| May 18 | 87.1°F (1962) | 25.0°F (1973) | 1.10 in (1986) |
| May 19 | 88.0°F (1996) | 30.0°F (2002) | 1.23 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (1996) | 28.9°F (2002) | 1.72 in (2020) |
| May 21 | 88.0°F (1996) | 34.0°F (1993) | 2.24 in (2020) |
| May 22 | 84.9°F (1953) | 28.0°F (2002) | 1.62 in (2001) |
| May 23 | 87.1°F (1953) | 30.0°F (2002) | 1.90 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 84.0°F (1957) | 30.9°F (1967) | 2.15 in (2022) |
| May 25 | 89.1°F (1953) | 34.0°F (1967) | 1.23 in (2017) |
| May 26 | 88.0°F (1953) | 34.0°F (1988) | 2.92 in (1975) |
| May 27 | 86.0°F (2019) | 28.0°F (1972) | 1.49 in (2018) |
| May 28 | 87.1°F (1955) | 35.1°F (1972) | 2.60 in (1973) |
| May 29 | 84.9°F (2019) | 41.0°F (1994) | 1.93 in (2023) |
| May 30 | 87.1°F (1953) | 39.0°F (1964) | 1.30 in (1971) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (2011) | 33.1°F (1984) | 0.76 in (1967) |