Wellfleet Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Wellfleet and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

Wellfleet weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.4°C 47.1°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 81 mm 3.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 9.2°C 48.6°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wellfleet with around 81mm 3.2 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Wellfleet

Wellfleet average temperature in May

May rainfall

Wellfleet average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet in May 2024.