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

What does the weather outlook for Northampton look like in May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Northampton generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Northampton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 258 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, 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 Northampton climate page with graphs.

 

Northampton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Northampton, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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