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.