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

How does the May weather in Bedford compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Bedford is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Bedford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 301 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Bedford. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bedford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 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 Bedford, 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

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 Bedford.

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