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Indian Wells weather in May

Average highs of 93°F, lows of 69°F and 0.00 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Indian Wells’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 93°F and lows of 69°F. That is 7° warmer than April, and 5° above the yearly average high.

Average high
93°F
Average low
69°F
Precipitation
0.00 in
Wet days
0
Sunrise · sunset
5:44 AM · 7:38 PM

May across the year

  1. 70°47°Jan
  2. 73°51°Feb
  3. 80°57°Mar
  4. 86°63°Apr
  5. 93°69°May
  6. 102°77°Jun
  7. 106°83°Jul
  8. 105°83°Aug
  9. 101°77°Sep
  10. 91°66°Oct
  11. 78°53°Nov
  12. 69°45°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

May is good for

  • Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April86°F63°F0.10 in
May93°F69°F0.00 in
June102°F77°F0.00 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Indian Wells in May?

Average highs are 93°F and average lows 69°F, for a daily mean of 81°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Indian Wells in May?

May averages 0.00 in of precipitation over about 0 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Indian Wells in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:44 AM and sets about 7:38 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Indian Wells?

The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. May is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Indio Fire Stn station (5.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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