Martha's Vineyard Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in May.

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Vineyard Haven Edgartown Oak Bluffs

Planning a getaway to Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America 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 to Expect in Martha's Vineyard in May

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Martha's Vineyard generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Vineyard Haven.

For a closer look at conditions across Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 93 mm (3.7 in) in Vineyard Haven.

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Vineyard Haven sees around 261 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Martha's Vineyard in May

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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 Martha's Vineyard

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Martha's Vineyard (May)

Precipitation variation in Martha's Vineyard (May)

Vineyard Haven

In May Vineyard Haven generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°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
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
261 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Vineyard Haven →

Edgartown

In May Edgartown 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)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
261 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Edgartown →

Oak Bluffs

In May Oak Bluffs 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
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
261 hours
281 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Oak Bluffs →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Martha's Vineyard in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vineyard Haven 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Edgartown 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Oak Bluffs 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

Martha's Vineyard weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in May?

Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Vineyard Haven average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America in May?

Vineyard Haven averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America during May, with Vineyard Haven averaging close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Martha's Vineyard, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Vineyard Haven. 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 Vineyard Haven. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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