Temperature in Massachusetts in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Massachusetts, the United States of America this May.

Massachusetts, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Nantucket to 22°C (72°F) in West Springfield. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in West Springfield and 9°C (48°F) in Nantucket.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Massachusetts, the United States of America in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of Massachusetts on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Massachusetts temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Massachusetts, the United States of America in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Boston. That makes May a pleasant month for Massachusetts, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Massachusetts, the United States of America in May?

Boston sees nighttime lows close to 11°C (52°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Massachusetts, the United States of America?

According to our recent database analysis, West Springfield is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 22°C (72°F) and rarely drops below 10°C (50°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in Massachusetts, the United States of America?

The coldest city in May in Massachusetts, the United States of America is Nantucket when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C (61°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 9°C (48°F).

How much sun does Massachusetts, the United States of America get in May?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 301 hours of sunshine in Boston. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Boston this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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