Weather in May in Nantucket
Planning a journey to Nantucket this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Nantucket in May?
Nantucket is a region in the United States of America. May in Nantucket generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Nantucket.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 87 mm in Nantucket.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Nantucket enjoys close to 261 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Nantucket for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Nantucket climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket?
Nantucket
In May Nantucket generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Nantucket?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nantucket, May might be a good time to visit Nantucket. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Nantucket is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Nantucket. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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