May in Tulsa, OK: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 78°F |
| Avg daily low | 61°F |
| Rainy days | 17 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.5 mph |
May's numbers look inviting on paper — a 78°F average high sits right at the top of the ideal 60–80°F scoring window — but the fine print matters. With 17 precipitation days, May is Tulsa's wettest month of the year. That means nearly every other round has a realistic chance of a weather interruption, and soggy fairways will cost you distance. The 17°F daily swing (lows of 61°F) also means a morning tee time plays noticeably different from an afternoon one: club selection shifts, greens firm up as the day warms, and wind-exposed holes change character.
The 12.5 mph peak wind ranks as the 4th-windiest month of the year, technically moderate by site standards, but combined with Tulsa's open-sky courses, it's enough to add a stroke or two on tree-lined approaches. Cart path closures after rain are common in May, so expect longer walks to your ball. Score-wise, May rewards players who pack patience alongside their gear.
With 17 precip days, booking a flexible or reschedule-friendly tee time is more than a preference in May — it's practical risk management. Morning slots before noon give you the best odds of finishing before afternoon storm cells build, which are common in Oklahoma's late-spring pattern. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
April arrives cooler at a 70°F high with 14 precip days and actually gustier winds at 14.3 mph, so May's warmer temperatures are a genuine upgrade — but that improvement comes with three more rain days. June flips the script by dropping to just 11 precip days and easing winds to 11 mph, making it noticeably more playable, though the 89°F high pushes well outside the ideal scoring window. For scoring conditions, June edges May on dryness and wind, while May edges June on temperature comfort.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Tulsa, OK for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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May's 78°F average high keeps temperatures in a comfortable range, but it's Tulsa's wettest month of the year with 17 precipitation days, so uninterrupted rounds are not guaranteed. If you can tolerate the rain risk and plan morning tee times, the conditions are playable; just don't expect fast, firm fairways.
Peak winds average 12.5 mph in May, making it the 4th-windiest month of the year in Tulsa. That falls in the moderate range and is actually 1.8 mph calmer than April, but on open layouts it's enough to affect shot shape and club selection, particularly on exposed par-3s and approach shots from the fairway.