Hamptons

Hamptons Weather in May

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

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Hampton Bays Southampton Westhampton Beach Bridgehampton

Are you planning a trip a to the Hamptons, the United States of America in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Hamptons in May

The Hamptons, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Hamptons generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Hampton Bays.

For a closer look at conditions across the Hamptons, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hampton Bays with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Bridgehampton with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Explore the Hamptons by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Hamptons — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hampton Bays)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May19°C (66°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Hamptons in May

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

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 the Hamptons

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Hamptons, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Hamptons (May)

Precipitation variation in the Hamptons (May)

Hampton Bays

In May Hampton Bays generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Southampton

In May Southampton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Westhampton Beach

In May Westhampton Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Bridgehampton

In May Bridgehampton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Hamptons, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Hamptons in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hampton Bays 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Southampton 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Westhampton Beach 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Bridgehampton 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

The Hamptons weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

the Hamptons, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hampton Bays average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Hampton Bays averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Hamptons, the United States of America during May, with Hampton Bays averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Hamptons, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Hampton Bays. 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 July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Hampton Bays. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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