May weather in Chesapeake, VA
The average temperature in Chesapeake in May is 65.2°F (49.9°F–80.6°F). Average precipitation: 4.23 inches.
May is a spring month in Chesapeake, and is warmer than the annual average of 57.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 30.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 57m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
80.6°F
Avg Low
49.9°F
Precipitation
4.23 in
Daylight
13h 57m
May records in Chesapeake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.0°F (2007) | 30.9°F (2006) | 1.50 in (2020) |
| May 2 | 90.0°F (2010) | 35.1°F (2006) | 2.30 in (1949) |
| May 3 | 91.9°F (2010) | 34.0°F (2015) | 1.22 in (1988) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (2018) | 30.0°F (2005) | 1.94 in (2016) |
| May 5 | 93.0°F (2021) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.75 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 90.0°F (2010) | 39.0°F (2016) | 1.95 in (2024) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (2010) | 36.0°F (2007) | 1.78 in (1958) |
| May 8 | 84.9°F (2008) | 30.0°F (2017) | 1.98 in (2006) |
| May 9 | 91.9°F (2014) | 30.0°F (2017) | 1.57 in (1929) |
| May 10 | 93.0°F (2014) | 35.1°F (2020) | 3.02 in (1973) |
| May 11 | 90.0°F (2014) | 21.0°F (2008) | 1.60 in (1961) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2012) | 1.20 in (1927) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (2018) | 41.0°F (2020) | 2.40 in (2010) |
| May 14 | 95.0°F (2014) | 30.0°F (2007) | 1.55 in (1961) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2015) | 2.17 in (1934) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2010) | 36.0°F (2017) | 3.10 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (2013) | 39.9°F (2006) | 1.52 in (1988) |
| May 18 | 95.0°F (2017) | 39.9°F (2005) | 2.20 in (2010) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (2015) | 39.9°F (2016) | 2.30 in (1954) |
| May 20 | 95.0°F (2019) | 37.9°F (2007) | 2.38 in (1935) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (2022) | 37.9°F (2008) | 1.52 in (1954) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (2022) | 37.0°F (2008) | 1.60 in (2015) |
| May 23 | 91.0°F (2021) | 36.0°F (2007) | 1.28 in (1982) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (2018) | 34.0°F (2006) | 2.47 in (1944) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (2019) | 37.9°F (2008) | 2.00 in (1977) |
| May 26 | 90.0°F (2016) | 37.9°F (2008) | 2.56 in (1966) |
| May 27 | 95.0°F (2019) | 39.0°F (2013) | 1.54 in (2000) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2016) | 1.90 in (1960) |
| May 29 | 98.1°F (2019) | 30.9°F (2008) | 1.95 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 99.0°F (2019) | 36.0°F (2008) | 1.95 in (1948) |
| May 31 | 99.0°F (2019) | 44.1°F (2007) | 5.45 in (1948) |