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

Planning a trip to Medford in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Medford the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Medford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 301 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Medford. May, August 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 Medford climate page with graphs.

 

Medford, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 301 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 Miles).

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.

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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 Medford in May?

For visitors traveling to Medford, 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. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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