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May climate

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May in Manchester

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Cool days and some sun.

One of the best months here

Daytime high

61°F

Lows around 46°F

Rain

Frequent rain

Sun

6 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, brisk at night.

61°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days this month.

45%wet-day frequency

AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

6 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 42°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

32%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

9 mphMay Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 57°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning54°F

Rain27%

Cloud72%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Midday59°F

Rain34%

Cloud75%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Late afternoon60°F

Rain28%

Cloud72%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening57°F

Rain19%

Cloud63%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

3.5

1.5

Feb

3.2

2.4

Mar

2.8

3.2

Apr

2.5

4.6

May

2.9

6.0

Jun

3.4

6.0

Jul

3.5

5.5

Aug

3.5

5.3

Sep

3.1

4.1

Oct

3.9

3.1

Nov

3.5

2.0

Dec

4.0

1.4

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	45	37	3.5	15	1.5	88
Feb	46	37	3.2	14	2.4	85
Mar	50	38	2.8	12	3.2	81
Apr	55	41	2.5	13	4.6	77
May	61	46	2.9	14	6.0	77
Jun	65	51	3.4	14	6.0	78
Jul	68	55	3.5	16	5.5	80
Aug	67	55	3.5	16	5.3	82
Sep	64	51	3.1	12	4.1	84
Oct	57	47	3.9	15	3.1	86
Nov	50	41	3.5	16	2.0	89
Dec	46	38	4.0	16	1.4	90