Nantucket Weather in May

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

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Considering a trip to Nantucket, the United States of America this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Nantucket in May

Nantucket, the United States of America 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 (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Nantucket.

For specific regional insights in Nantucket, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 87 mm (3.4 in) in Nantucket.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Nantucket typically receives 261 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nantucket by month

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

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Nantucket

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In May Nantucket generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
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Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Nantucket weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Nantucket, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. Nantucket sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Average temperatures in Nantucket, the United States of America during May range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Nantucket.

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

Not particularly. Nantucket averages just 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Nantucket, the United States of America.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Nantucket, May might be a good time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America 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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