Basking Ridge weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)

Is Basking Ridge a good destination in May, weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Basking Ridge includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Basking Ridge in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 258 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Basking Ridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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 Basking Ridge, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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