Ocean City weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)
Is May a good time to explore Ocean City weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Ocean City during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.
Precipitation
Ocean City in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July 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 Ocean City climate page with graphs.
Ocean City, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
12°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
37%
Precipitation
80 mm
Rainy days
11 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Ocean City, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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