Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may 2025
The weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
24%
21%
13%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
28%
18%
12%
Weather at 3am
54°F
34%
24%
20%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may.
The climate of Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may is tolerable
the weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may is wet (with 4.9in of rainfall over 7 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.8in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in that locality the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. The seasonal minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2020.
On average, in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts), the days of may last 14:31. Sunrise is at 04:21 and sunset is at 18:52.
With a correct weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts).
Nantucket Island (Massachusetts): another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Nantucket Island (Massachusetts). more information
May: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nantucket Island (Massachusetts):
In may, California, Hawaii (Honolulu), Las Vegas, Phoenix (Arizona), Amarillo (Texas) and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Dallas have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.33km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may 2024:
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 58°F
56°F to 59°F
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56°F to 58°F
58°F to 59°F
59°F to 63°F
61°F to 63°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Nantucket Island (Massachusetts):
| Cape Cod National Seashore in may | tolerable weather |
| Provincetown in may | tolerable weather |
| Rhode Island in may | good weather |
| Boston in may | good weather |
| Massachusetts in may | good weather |
| Hampton Beach in may | good weather |
| Old Orchard Beach in may | tolerable weather |
| Connecticut in may | good weather |
| Brooklyn in may | good weather |
| New York City in may | good weather |
| Albany in may | good weather |
| Bar Harbor (Maine) in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) in may:
Weather data for Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nantucket Island (Massachusetts) can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nantucket Island (Massachusetts).