May in Akron, OH: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 70°F |
| Avg daily low | 51°F |
| Rainy days | 15 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 11 mph |
May sits in a noticeable sweet spot between a raw April and a humid June. The average high jumps 11°F from April's 59°F to reach 70°F — right in the middle of the ideal 60–80°F playing range — while precipitation days drop from 17 to 15. Winds ease slightly too, falling 1.7 mph to 11 mph. It's not a clean bill of health, but the direction of every number is favorable.
That said, the 19°F daily swing between a 70°F high and 51°F low means early morning tee times can feel considerably cooler than the afternoon peak. The full range of that swing can play out within a single round. The Variable tier badge on this page reflects that reality: May in Akron rewards flexibility, not assumptions.
Book midday or early-afternoon tee times in May to take advantage of the 70°F high rather than the 51°F low — the 19°F daily swing makes a noon start play like a different month than a 6 AM shotgun. Given 15 precipitation days, keep an eye on short-range forecasts and prioritize booking when a clear window opens up. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
May improves on April across every metric — the average high rises 11°F, precipitation days fall by two, and peak wind drops 1.7 mph, making it a meaningfully more playable month. Moving into June, the high climbs another 9°F to 79°F and wind eases a further 0.3 mph, but precipitation days tick back up by one to 16. June is warmer and calmer, but barely drier — May actually holds its own on the rain front.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Akron, OH for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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May is one of the more playable months Akron offers, with an average high of 70°F and only 15 precipitation days — tied for the 3rd-driest month of the year. The main catch is the 19°F gap between the daily high and low, so morning rounds can still feel cool. Afternoon tee times give you the best chance of catching the comfortable part of the day.
Peak wind averages 11 mph in May, which ranks as the 5th-calmest month of the year in Akron — down 1.7 mph from April's 12.7 mph. At that speed, wind is a factor on approach shots and tee shots on open holes, but it's not the round-defining element it can be in March or April. Conditions are generally manageable for club selection with one-club adjustments on exposed holes.