Barnstable in May
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
10Rainy days (91 mm)
14:21 hDaylight
05:27Sunrise · 19:48 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -1°C | 110 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | 3°C | -1°C | 95 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.4 |
| March | 5°C | 1°C | 122 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 9°C | 6°C | 109 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 13°C | 10°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 18°C | 15°C | 82 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 22°C | 19°C | 64 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| August | 22°C | 20°C | 81 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 19°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| October | 15°C | 12°C | 123 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| November | 11°C | 7°C | 111 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 131 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Barnstable in May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Barnstable?
The best months are July, August, September.