Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Mystic
United States · Northeast US
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 52°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
51°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
35%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.1 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 62° and nights feel near 49°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
51°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain14%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday66°F
Rain18%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon67°F
Rain18%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening61°F
Rain14%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 26 | 3.8 | 10 | 6.5 | 66 | 42 |
| Feb | 41 | 27 | 3.2 | 9 | 7.4 | 64 | 39 |
| Mar | 49 | 33 | 4.2 | 10 | 8.3 | 62 | 39 |
| Apr | 59 | 43 | 4.0 | 11 | 9.3 | 63 | 43 |
| May | 69 | 52 | 3.6 | 11 | 10.1 | 69 | 51 |
| Jun | 77 | 61 | 3.8 | 10 | 11.2 | 72 | 61 |
| Jul | 83 | 67 | 3.8 | 11 | 11.6 | 72 | 69 |
| Aug | 82 | 66 | 4.1 | 11 | 10.9 | 74 | 71 |
| Sep | 75 | 60 | 4.0 | 9 | 9.2 | 75 | 67 |
| Oct | 64 | 49 | 4.2 | 9 | 8.0 | 73 | 61 |
| Nov | 53 | 39 | 3.2 | 8 | 6.5 | 68 | 54 |
| Dec | 44 | 31 | 4.6 | 11 | 5.8 | 69 | 47 |
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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
Data & methodology