New Bedford Weather in May

What's the weather like in New Bedford (Massachusetts) in May 2024?

The climate in New Bedford during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in New Bedford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

New Bedford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.8°C 65.8°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in New Bedford

New Bedford average temperature in May

May rainfall

New Bedford average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

New Bedford average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New Bedford in May 2024.

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New Bedford weather stats

New Bedford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: July 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: October 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2.9°C 37.2°F
Wettest month: December 119mm 4.7ins
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