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

What weather conditions can you expect in Pittsfield this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Pittsfield during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Pittsfield in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 258 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Pittsfield, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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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 Pittsfield, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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