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

What is the weather forecast for Southampton in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Southampton is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 24°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 11°C.

Precipitation

Southampton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 248 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Southampton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Trenton, the United States of America (32 KM, 20 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 Southampton, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.