May weather in Ely, MN
The average temperature in Ely in May is 51.6°F (40.6°F–62.5°F). Average precipitation: inches.
May is a spring month in Ely, and is warmer than the annual average of 38.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 57m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
62.5°F
Avg Low
40.6°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
14h 57m
May records in Ely
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 71.1°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2016) | 0.70 in (2022) |
| May 2 | 75.9°F (2021) | 24.1°F (2011) | 0.80 in (2017) |
| May 3 | 73.0°F (2012) | 23.0°F (2025) | 0.21 in (2012) |
| May 4 | 68.0°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2022) | 0.24 in (2017) |
| May 5 | 68.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2020) | 0.18 in (2024) |
| May 6 | 82.0°F (2016) | 28.0°F (2021) | 0.05 in (2017) |
| May 7 | 90.0°F (2016) | 28.0°F (2017) | 0.22 in (2023) |
| May 8 | 80.1°F (2018) | 19.9°F (2020) | 0.16 in (2024) |
| May 9 | 75.9°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2020) | 0.72 in (2018) |
| May 10 | 73.0°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2013) | 0.28 in (2018) |
| May 11 | 73.0°F (2012) | 23.0°F (2020) | 0.20 in (2024) |
| May 12 | 84.0°F (2025) | 28.0°F (2020) | 1.50 in (2022) |
| May 13 | 79.0°F (2025) | 26.1°F (2013) | 0.05 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 84.0°F (2025) | 25.0°F (2016) | 0.08 in (2016) |
| May 15 | 82.0°F (2025) | 28.0°F (2016) | 0.22 in (2019) |
| May 16 | 75.0°F (2013) | 30.9°F (2011) | 0.25 in (2024) |
| May 17 | 77.0°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2023) | 0.52 in (2017) |
| May 18 | 82.9°F (2021) | 28.0°F (2023) | 0.23 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 87.1°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2025) | 0.54 in (2018) |
| May 20 | 84.0°F (2012) | 28.0°F (2023) | 0.95 in (2013) |
| May 21 | 79.0°F (2020) | 35.1°F (2022) | 0.39 in (2013) |
| May 22 | 81.0°F (2016) | 30.0°F (2023) | 1.78 in (2024) |
| May 23 | 82.0°F (2021) | 34.0°F (2022) | 0.30 in (2019) |
| May 24 | 82.9°F (2018) | 30.9°F (2013) | 1.43 in (2012) |
| May 25 | 79.0°F (2018) | 33.1°F (2011) | 1.04 in (2012) |
| May 26 | 84.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (2011) | 0.27 in (2018) |
| May 27 | 81.0°F (2023) | 32.0°F (2021) | 0.22 in (2020) |
| May 28 | 84.0°F (2018) | 28.0°F (2021) | 0.46 in (2016) |
| May 29 | 84.9°F (2018) | 28.9°F (2021) | 0.09 in (2024) |
| May 30 | 88.0°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2012) | 0.54 in (2022) |
| May 31 | 77.0°F (2019) | 32.0°F (2012) | 0.45 in (2021) |