Weather · May
Bentonville weather in May
Average highs of 77°F, lows of 54°F and 6.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Bentonville’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 77°F and lows of 54°F. That is 7° warmer than April, and 8° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 77°F
- Average low
- 54°F
- Precipitation
- 6.3 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:10 AM · 8:16 PM
What to wear in May
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
What May weather is good for
May compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Bentonville and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Bentonville in May?
Average highs are 77°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 65°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Bentonville in May?
May averages 6.3 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Bentonville in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 6:10 AM and sets about 8:16 PM, for roughly 14.1 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Bentonville?
The mildest months for visiting are April, September, October. May is mild.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Bentonville 4 S station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.