May weather in Topeka, KS
The average temperature in Topeka in May is 65.1°F (54.6°F–75.7°F). Average precipitation: 5.31 inches.
May is a spring month in Topeka, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 14h 8m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
75.7°F
Avg Low
54.6°F
Precipitation
5.31 in
Daylight
14h 8m
May records in Topeka
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 82.0°F (2020) | 37.9°F (2017) | 0.37 in (2012) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (2012) | 34.0°F (2011) | 1.42 in (2018) |
| May 3 | 87.1°F (2015) | 35.1°F (2011) | 0.48 in (2018) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (2012) | 39.0°F (2025) | 2.10 in (2020) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2012) | 35.1°F (2021) | 1.64 in (2022) |
| May 6 | 95.0°F (2023) | 39.9°F (2011) | 0.24 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 91.9°F (2023) | 39.0°F (2020) | 0.86 in (2019) |
| May 8 | 89.1°F (2011) | 39.0°F (2010) | 1.34 in (2019) |
| May 9 | 96.1°F (2011) | 35.1°F (2020) | 0.40 in (2023) |
| May 10 | 93.9°F (2022) | 39.0°F (2019) | 1.20 in (2010) |
| May 11 | 91.0°F (2022) | 39.0°F (2020) | 1.19 in (2016) |
| May 12 | 96.1°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2015) | 2.72 in (2010) |
| May 13 | 91.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2021) | 1.39 in (2022) |
| May 14 | 87.1°F (2022) | 43.0°F (2010) | 0.56 in (2015) |
| May 15 | 90.0°F (2017) | 39.9°F (2014) | 0.85 in (2023) |
| May 16 | 91.0°F (2019) | 33.1°F (2014) | 2.09 in (2015) |
| May 17 | 90.0°F (2012) | 35.1°F (2014) | 1.42 in (2022) |
| May 18 | 89.1°F (2012) | 39.9°F (2014) | 1.92 in (2019) |
| May 19 | 89.1°F (2012) | 45.0°F (2015) | 1.62 in (2010) |
| May 20 | 90.0°F (2014) | 45.0°F (2023) | 1.31 in (2019) |
| May 21 | 87.1°F (2014) | 43.0°F (2015) | 1.10 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 86.0°F (2010) | 42.1°F (2022) | 0.62 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 91.9°F (2012) | 44.1°F (2025) | 2.17 in (2015) |
| May 24 | 89.1°F (2010) | 52.0°F (2023) | 0.84 in (2011) |
| May 25 | 91.0°F (2012) | 46.0°F (2017) | 1.75 in (2022) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (2018) | 48.0°F (2022) | 2.83 in (2016) |
| May 27 | 95.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (2022) | 1.00 in (2021) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (2018) | 51.1°F (2011) | 2.83 in (2013) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2018) | 48.9°F (2009) | 0.50 in (2018) |
| May 30 | 90.0°F (2009) | 46.9°F (2021) | 1.43 in (2012) |
| May 31 | 91.0°F (2009) | 50.0°F (2012) | 2.47 in (2022) |