South Orleans weather in May (Massachusetts, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in South Orleans this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

May in South Orleans generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

South Orleans in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 261 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit South Orleans.

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

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

 

South Orleans, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (52 KM, 32 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 South Orleans, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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