Weather in May in Connecticut
Planning a getaway to Connecticut this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Connecticut in May?
Connecticut is a region in the United States of America. May in Connecticut generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Mystic at 19°C and warm in Windsor Locks at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Windsor Locks and 10°C in Mystic.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Plainfield with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Torrington with 114 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Stamford enjoys approximately 258 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Connecticut in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Connecticut climate page.
Where to go in Connecticut in May
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Connecticut?
Stamford
In May Stamford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Mystic
In May Mystic generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Windsor Locks
In May Windsor Locks generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Danbury
In May Danbury generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Groton
In May Groton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Connecticut, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Connecticut?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Connecticut with overall perfect weather in Stamford. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and September offering mostly perfect weather in Stamford. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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