When to go · Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur, Texas in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Port Arthur, Texas's best window: Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk).
- DecemberGreatInside Port Arthur, Texas's best window: Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk).
- JanuaryGreatInside Port Arthur, Texas's best window: Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk).
- FebruaryGreatInside Port Arthur, Texas's best window: Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk).
Weather in May
- Port Arthur, TexasHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Memorial Day big impact
Last Monday of May · United States
Start of summer; roads and beaches full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Port Arthur, Texas, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
May: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.
January: Inside Port Arthur, Texas's best window: Nov–Apr (mild, low hurricane risk).
Port Arthur, Texas: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen