Barnstable weather in May (Massachusetts, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Barnstable as May approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Barnstable typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Barnstable in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 261 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barnstable climate page with graphs.

 

Barnstable, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Barnstable, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Barnstable.

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