Rutherford weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Rutherford compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Rutherford generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 23°C. At night, they generally drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Rutherford in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 258 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Rutherford.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rutherford climate page with graphs.

 

Rutherford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rutherford, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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