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Southold Weather in May

May in Southold brings pleasant temperatures around 19°C (66°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 87 mm (3.4 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Southold in May

Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain, totalling around 87 mm (3.4 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Southold in May

May in Southold brings typical temperatures with highs around 19°C (66°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. With overnight lows of 10°C (50°F), evenings can feel noticeably cooler than the daytime. An extra layer is a good idea, though the cool air makes for a good night's sleep.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances for Southold.

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Southold Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm (3.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Best Places 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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Southold in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes.

What To Do in Southold in May

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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