Berkshires

Berkshires Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Berkshires, the United States of America in May.

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Lenox Williamstown Great Barrington Stockbridge

Planning a journey to the Berkshires, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Berkshires in May

The Berkshires, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Berkshires generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Lenox.

To explore the conditions in the Berkshires, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Williamstown with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Stockbridge with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Lenox sees around 258 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Berkshires by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Berkshires — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lenox)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December3°C (37°F)
Best Time to Visit the Berkshires →

Best Places to Visit in the Berkshires in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Berkshires.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Berkshires

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Berkshires, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Berkshires (May)

Precipitation variation in the Berkshires (May)

Lenox

In May Lenox generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
258 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lenox →

Williamstown

In May Williamstown generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Williamstown →

Great Barrington

In May Great Barrington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
258 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Great Barrington →

Stockbridge

In May Stockbridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
228 hours
258 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Stockbridge →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Berkshires in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lenox 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Williamstown 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Great Barrington 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Stockbridge 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

The Berkshires weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Berkshires, the United States of America in May?

In May, the Berkshires, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Lenox sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Berkshires, the United States of America in May?

Average temperatures in the Berkshires, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Lenox.

Does the Berkshires, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Lenox typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 101 mm (4 in) on average across the Berkshires, the United States of America.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Berkshires, the United States of America?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Berkshires, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Lenox is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Lenox. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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