Temperature in Cape Cod in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Cape Cod, the United States of America this May.

Cape Cod, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 17°C (63°F) in Chatham to 19°C (66°F) in Bourne. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Bourne and 10°C (50°F) in Chatham.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May?

Curious about the May temperatures in the prime spots of Cape Cod? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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Best Places to Visit in Cape Cod in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Cape Cod temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May?

Daytime temperatures in Provincetown (P-town) typically peak at 17°C (63°F) in May, putting it in the moderate range.

How cold does it get at night in Cape Cod, the United States of America in May?

Average overnight lows in Cape Cod, the United States of America during May sit near 10°C (50°F) in Provincetown (P-town).

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

Based on our systematic data collection, Bourne has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 19°C (66°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 9°C (48°F).

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

When looking through our records, we find that Chatham stands out as the coolest city in Cape Cod, the United States of America for the month of May. Daytime highs average 17°C (63°F) and it cools down to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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