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

What kind of weather does May bring to Franklin? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Franklin during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Franklin in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Franklin. May, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Franklin climate page with graphs.

 

Franklin, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Providence, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 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 Franklin, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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