May · United States
Best time to visit Boston in MayWeather, crowds & prices
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Sunny days
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Boston scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 28 sunny days this month.
Freedom Trail bricks, harbor ferries, and campus greens feel finest May through September.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Boston in May?
- In May, Boston averages 14°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 28 sunny days. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Boston?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Boston in May?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 28 sunny days.
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