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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 71/100

Brookhaven in May

Good · 71/100Beach 18/100
High / low68° / 50°daily averages
Precipitation3.7 in11 wet days
Sea53°surface temperature
40.78° N, 72.92° WElevation 10 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goBrookhaven · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec71May
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
May: high / low68° / 50°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Brookhaven averages daytime highs of 68° and night-time lows of 50° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3.7 in of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 38%.

Days are 5.3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.8°. The sea averages 53°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Brookhaven.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:35 and sets at 20:02 local time, giving 14 h 27 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 56 minutes over the month.

Why 71/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%21%
Clear skies · 25%87%

Beach score this month: 18/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in May

Around Brookhaven this month

Central Islip
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Central Islip

New York · 15 mi W
68°May high
13wet days
66score
Central Islip
Hauppauge
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Hauppauge

New York · 15 mi W
69°May high
13wet days
66score
Hauppauge
Medford
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Medford

New York · 5.2 mi NW
68°May high
11wet days
70score
Medford
Selden
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Selden

New York · 8.7 mi NW
69°May high
11wet days
70score
Selden
ivTop of the table

United States's best in May

Where to go in May
Los Angeles
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Los Angeles

California
76°May high
2wet days
96score
Los Angeles
San Diego
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San Diego

California
70°May high
2wet days
96score
San Diego
Santa Ana
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3

Santa Ana

California
75°May high
2wet days
96score
Santa Ana
Flagstaff
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Flagstaff

Arizona
69°May high
3wet days
93score
Flagstaff
·Questions

Brookhaven in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Brookhaven?

May scores 71/100 for Brookhaven, which we rate as good. Average highs are 68°F with 11 wet days.

How warm is Brookhaven in May?

Daytime highs average 68°F and night-time lows 50°F in May.

Does it rain a lot in Brookhaven in May?

Brookhaven receives about 3.7 in of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Brookhaven in May?

The sea averages 53°F in May, cold for most swimmers.