Great Barrington weather in May (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Is May a good time to explore Great Barrington weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Great Barrington is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Great Barrington in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 258 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Great Barrington. May typically offers 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 Great Barrington climate page with graphs.

 

Great Barrington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Great Barrington, 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?

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

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