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

How's the weather trend in Cambridge as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Cambridge is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Cambridge in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 301 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, 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 Cambridge climate page with graphs.

 

Cambridge, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°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 (5 KM, 3 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge.

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