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

What does the weather outlook for New London look like in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in New London generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

New London in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March 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 New London climate page with graphs.

 

New London, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 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 London, 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
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 New London.

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