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Door County in May
Door County warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 47°F in April, with lows of 43°F (6°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
It scores 66/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 43°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 66/100 · Good
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 57°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 43°F (6°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.7 in (93 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 10.9 in (278 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 52/100 in April to 66/100.
- Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 43°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Door County in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
Sand dunes and a long beach next to Cave Point.
Why now May scores 66/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil
Traditional Door County fish boil with the flame-up finale, followed by cherry pie.
Door Peninsula Winery
Winery in an old schoolhouse pouring cherry and fruit wines.
Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant
Swedish pancakes with lingonberries under goats grazing on the sod roof.
Cave Point County Park
Lake Michigan waves crash into undercut limestone ledges.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Sleeping Bear Dunes in May~58 mi · highs 47°F, 3.5 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Traverse City in May~79 mi · highs 56°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Mackinac Island in May~138 mi · highs 54°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Milwaukee in May~140 mi · highs 66°F, 4.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Door County in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Door County?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 66/100 against a best of 84 in June – September. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Chicago & Great Lakes route recommends Jun – Sep, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Door County in May?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 43°F (6°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Door County in May?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.7 in (855 mm).
What should I pack for Door County in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 43°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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