Late spring · Weather & things to do
Omaha in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 4.8 in (121 mm) falling in Omaha, alongside highs near 73°F (23°C) and lows of 51°F (11°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (121 mm)
- Humidity
- 70%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C).
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.8 in (121 mm) across the month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September & October).
- First warm month: highs reach 73°F, up from 63°F in April.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 12.7 in (322 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in April to 80/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 51°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Omaha in May
With 4.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Joslyn Art Museum
Free art museum in an Art Deco building with a recent glass-pavilion expansion.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.8 in of rain.
The Drover
Old-school steakhouse famous for whiskey-marinated steaks.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Block 16
Downtown counter-service spot with creative burgers and daily specials.
Why now Easy to slot in when May's rain moves in.
Upstream Brewing Company
Old Market brewpub in a 1903 firehouse, brewing since 1996.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter May days.
The Durham Museum
History museum inside Omaha's Art Deco Union Station, with a working soda fountain.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in May.
Nearby in May
- Des Moines in May~122 mi · highs 73°F, 4.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lawrence in May~162 mi · highs 76°F, 5.5 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Kansas City in May~165 mi · highs 75°F, 5.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Decorah in May~255 mi · highs 68°F, 4.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Omaha & the Old Market and Midtown Omaha.
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.
Omaha in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Omaha?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 90 in September & October. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Oct window our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends.
How hot is Omaha in May?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 51°F (11°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Omaha in May?
Yes: about 4.8 in (121 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (814 mm).
What should I pack for Omaha in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 51°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Kansas City to Omaha Apr – Oct
Planning Omaha in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.