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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Plymouth during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Plymouth usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Plymouth in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August and September typically offer 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 Plymouth climate page with graphs.

 

Plymouth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Boston, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.