Scarborough weather in May (Maine, United States of America)

How does the May weather in Scarborough compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Scarborough typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Scarborough in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

With around 244 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 8°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 244 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

Data from: Portland, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Scarborough, 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 8°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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Scarborough.

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