May Rainfall and Precipitation in Cape Cod

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Cape Cod precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Cape Cod, the United States of America receive in May?

Provincetown (P-town) sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 96 mm (3.8 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May?

Rainfall in Provincetown (P-town) typically falls on roughly 13 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Cape Cod, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Provincetown (P-town) tops the wettest-cities list in Cape Cod, the United States of America for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 96 mm (3.8 in).

What is the driest city in May in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Falmouth sees the least rainfall in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May, with around 85 mm (3.3 in) on average.

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