Massachusetts weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Massachusetts in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Massachusetts in May?
Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. May in Massachusetts generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is moderate in Nantucket at 16°C and warm in West Springfield at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C in West Springfield and 9°C in Nantucket.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in North Attleboro with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Salisbury with 118 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 301 hours of sunshine in Boston. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Massachusetts in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Massachusetts climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Massachusetts?
Boston
In May Boston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rockport
In May Rockport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Provincetown
In May Provincetown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Gloucester
In May Gloucester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cambridge
In May Cambridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°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 Massachusetts, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Massachusetts?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Massachusetts with overall pleasant weather in Boston. 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 August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Boston. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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