Delaware weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Delaware in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Delaware in May?
Delaware is a region in the United States of America. May in Delaware generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Fenwick Island to 24°C in Seaford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Seaford and 13°C in Fenwick Island.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dewey Beach with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Talleyville with 96 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Delaware in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Delaware climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Delaware?
Dover
In May Dover generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Newark
In May Newark generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Seaford
In May Seaford generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Harrington
In May Harrington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Christiana
In May Christiana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Delaware, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Delaware?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Delaware with overall perfect weather in Dover.
On average, the best time to visit Delaware is in May with generally perfect weather in Dover. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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