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

How is May weather typically in Falmouth? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Falmouth includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Falmouth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 261 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July, 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 Falmouth climate page with graphs.

 

Falmouth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 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 Falmouth, 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

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 Falmouth.

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