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Bothell West Weather in May

Bothell West in May

The short of it: Bothell West in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 9 °C (47 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 15 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 65° · low 47° · rain 2.2 in. · daylight 15 h 8 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Bothell West brings afternoons near 65° and nights around 47°, with about 2.2 in. of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 65°, nights near 47°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 8 min in mid-May, 93 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Bothell West runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. North Creek, 3 mi to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Bothell West, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 1.0 in. less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 8 min
Average wind
7 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
North CreekWashington3 mi ENE65°47°2.3 in.
Martha LakeWashington3 mi N65°47°2.3 in.
Mill Creek EastWashington3 mi NE65°47°2.4 in.
KenmoreWashington3 mi S65°48°2.0 in.
Mountlake TerraceWashington3 mi WSW65°47°2.0 in.
BothellWashington3 mi SSE65°47°2.2 in.
LynnwoodWashington4 mi WNW65°47°2.0 in.
Mill CreekWashington4 mi NNE65°47°2.4 in.

The Almanac · Bothell West Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 65°, nights near 47°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Bothell West by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January47°36°5.4 in.7 mph8 h 48 min✦
February50°35°3.5 in.6 mph10 h 10 min✦
March53°38°4.6 in.7 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
April58°41°3.2 in.7 mph13 h 35 min✦✦
May65°47°2.2 in.7 mph15 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
June70°52°2.0 in.7 mph15 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
July75°55°0.9 in.7 mph15 h 38 min✦✦✦✦✦
August76°55°1.2 in.6 mph14 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
September70°51°1.9 in.6 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October60°44°4.1 in.6 mph10 h 44 min✦✦
November51°38°5.9 in.6 mph9 h 11 min✦✦
December46°35°5.7 in.6 mph8 h 25 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bothell West in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bothell West in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 9 °C (47 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 65°, nights near 47°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 2.2 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Bothell West?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Bothell West in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 25 min in December to 15 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Bothell West in May?

Hardly — May nights average 9 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Bothell West in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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