Weather in May in New Hampshire
Considering a trip to New Hampshire this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Hampshire in May?
New Hampshire is a region in the United States of America. May in New Hampshire generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Waterville Valley at 17°C and pleasant in Nashua at 21°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Nashua and 5°C in Waterville Valley.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wolfeboro with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Waterville Valley with 120 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 301 hours of sunshine in Hampton Beach. 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 New Hampshire in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Hampshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in New Hampshire?
Hampton Beach
In May Hampton Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Portsmouth
In May Portsmouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Manchester
In May Manchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Nashua
In May Nashua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Weirs Beach
In May Weirs Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°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 New Hampshire, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit New Hampshire?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit New Hampshire with overall tolerable weather in Hampton Beach. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit New Hampshire is in September with generally perfect weather in Hampton Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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