Colchester weather in May (Vermont, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Colchester in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Colchester includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Colchester in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 255 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August and September 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 Colchester climate page with graphs.

 

Colchester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (9 KM, 5 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 Colchester, 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

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Colchester.

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