Hartford weather in May (Connecticut, United States of America)

How does the weather in Hartford usually fare in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Hartford during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Hartford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 258 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and September generally stand out with 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 Hartford climate page with graphs.

 

Hartford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 63%  

Sunshine 258 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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 Hartford, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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