Old Orchard Beach weather in May (Maine, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Old Orchard Beach in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Old Orchard Beach typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Old Orchard Beach in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 244 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Old Orchard Beach, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Old Orchard Beach in May?

For visitors traveling to Old Orchard Beach, 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 8°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 in May.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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