Essex weather in May (United States of America)

How does the weather in Essex usually fare in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During May, Essex usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 19°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Essex in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 301 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

 

Essex, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (35 KM, 22 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 Essex, 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 Essex.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.