Newark weather in May (Delaware, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Newark in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Newark is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Newark in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 247 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

 

Newark, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 247 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

* Data from: Philadelphia, the United States of America (58 KM, 36 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.

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 Newark, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Newark.

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