New Haven weather in May (Connecticut, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in New Haven this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in New Haven includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 11°C.

Precipitation

New Haven in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. This month experiences about 14 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July 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 New Haven climate page with graphs.

 

New Haven, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 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 New Haven, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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