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

How does the weather in Chatham usually fare in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Chatham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Chatham in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. On average, there are about 11 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 261 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November 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 Chatham climate page with graphs.

 

Chatham, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (45 KM, 28 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 Chatham, 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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