Tulsa · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 78°F, dipping to 61°F at night. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
78° / 61°F
Humidity
72%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
13 mph
What May feels like in Tulsa
Sunrise
06:17
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:23
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Tulsa in May
The kit for May in Tulsa: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+8° avg high
+3 rain days
Tulsa in April →
May
78°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-10° avg high
+5 rain days
Tulsa in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Tulsa in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Tulsa in May?+
Average high 78°F, average low 61°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Tulsa?+
Compared to April (avg high 70°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 88°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Tulsa in May?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in May, on average.