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Southwest Harbor weather in May (Maine, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Southwest Harbor in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Southwest Harbor generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Southwest Harbor in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Southwest Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

Southwest Harbor, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 94 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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

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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 Southwest Harbor in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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