Hampton weather in May (Virginia, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Hampton during May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Hampton generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Hampton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hampton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 62%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Hampton, 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 in May.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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