Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Atlantic City
United States · North America
Mild days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 56°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days this month.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 64° and nights feel near 54°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%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 68°F, easing to about 64°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain13%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday68°F
Rain15%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain15%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening64°F
Rain13%
Cloud60%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 31 | 3.3 | 10 | 6.7 | 65 |
| Feb | 46 | 32 | 3.3 | 9 | 7.5 | 64 |
| Mar | 53 | 38 | 4.0 | 10 | 8.4 | 63 |
| Apr | 62 | 47 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.7 | 64 |
| May | 71 | 56 | 3.2 | 10 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Jun | 80 | 66 | 3.4 | 10 | 11.7 | 72 |
| Jul | 84 | 72 | 3.6 | 11 | 12.1 | 72 |
| Aug | 83 | 71 | 4.1 | 11 | 11.1 | 74 |
| Sep | 77 | 65 | 3.6 | 9 | 9.6 | 74 |
| Oct | 67 | 54 | 3.9 | 8 | 8.3 | 71 |
| Nov | 57 | 43 | 2.9 | 7 | 7.2 | 66 |
| Dec | 48 | 36 | 4.0 | 10 | 6.2 | 68 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
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