Block Island Weather in May

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

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New Shoreham

Considering a trip to Block Island, the United States of America this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Block Island in May

Block Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Block Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in New Shoreham.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Block Island, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 82 mm (3.2 in) in New Shoreham.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. New Shoreham enjoys about 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Block Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Block Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Shoreham)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Block Island in May

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

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 Block Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Block Island, the United States of America?

New Shoreham

In May New Shoreham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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May
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April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
255 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Block Island, in the United States of America.

Block Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Block Island, the United States of America brings tolerable weather. In New Shoreham, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in Block Island, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in New Shoreham.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Block Island, the United States of America during May, with New Shoreham averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in New Shoreham, May might be a good time to visit Block Island, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in New Shoreham. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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