Sanford in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
11Rainy days (80 mm)
14:30 hDaylight
05:24Sunrise · 19:54 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.6 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

0° -9° J 1° -8° F 5° -3° M 12° 3° A 18° 8° M 23° 14° J 27° 17° J 26° 17° A 22° 13° S 15° 6° O 8° 1° N 3° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-9°C84 mm 9– – 3.8
February 1°C-8°C82 mm 9– – 3.9
March 5°C-3°C105 mm 10– – 4.5
April 12°C3°C103 mm 10– – 6.0
May 18°C8°C80 mm 11– – 7.0
June 23°C14°C102 mm 12– – 7.4
July 27°C17°C93 mm 12– – 7.5
August 26°C17°C89 mm 9– – 7.8
September 22°C13°C90 mm 9– – 7.8
October 15°C6°C110 mm 9– – 6.6
November 8°C1°C91 mm 9– – 5.5
December 3°C-4°C111 mm 11– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Sanford in May?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Sanford?

The best months are August, September, July, June.