Bristol weather in May (Rhode Island, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Bristol this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Bristol during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Bristol in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 255 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bristol, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 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.

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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 Bristol, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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