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

What does the weather outlook for Burlington look like in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Burlington in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Burlington in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 301 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Burlington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 94 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 (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 Burlington, 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?

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