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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Newton during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Newton is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Newton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 301 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newton climate page with graphs.

 

Newton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 22 km/h *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 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 Newton, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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