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Woburn Weather in May

In Woburn, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Woburn in May

Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain, with 93 mm (3.7 in) average for the month. The rain this month tends to fall in heavier spells rather than light drizzle. When it rains, showers can be significant.

Temperature in Woburn in May

The perfect temperature in Woburn in May makes it a solid month to visit, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With lows around 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Woburn in May

The month enjoys around 301 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Wind Speed in Woburn in May

Average wind conditions reach 6 m/s (12 knots) in May. This creates notably windy weather that is clearly felt and can influence daily activities. Keep in mind this is an average. Some days are less intense, while others can be quite gusty.

Average water temperature in May

At 9°C (48°F), the water is too cold for most people to swim comfortably. A wetsuit is pretty much essential if you plan to go in.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Woburn.

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Woburn Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C (48°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm (3.7 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 6 m/s (12 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 301 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59% *  
* Data from: Boston, the United States of America (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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 Woburn in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Expect water temperatures of around 9°C (48°F), which is definitely too cold for comfortable swimming. Your luggage space is better used for other items. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Woburn in May

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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