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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 70/100

Westerly in May

Good · 70/100Beach 18/100
High / low67° / 49°daily averages
Precipitation3.6 in11 wet days
Sea51°surface temperature
41.38° N, 71.83° WElevation 36 ftUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
When to goWesterly · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70May
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
May: high / low67° / 49°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Westerly averages daytime highs of 67° and night-time lows of 49° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3.6 in of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 5.4° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.7°. The sea averages 51°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 70/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Westerly.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:29 and sets at 19:59 local time, giving 14 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 57 minutes over the month.

Why 70/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%21%
Clear skies · 25%83%

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

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iiiNearby in May

Around Westerly this month

Groton
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Groton

Connecticut · 13 mi W
67°May high
11wet days
69score
Groton
Ledyard
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Ledyard

Connecticut · 11 mi NW
68°May high
11wet days
69score
Ledyard
Charlestown
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Charlestown

Rhode Island · 9.6 mi E
66°May high
11wet days
70score
Charlestown
Conning Towers Nautilus Park
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Conning Towers Nautilus Park

Connecticut · 13 mi W
67°May high
11wet days
69score
Conning Towers Nautilus Park
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

Westerly in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Westerly?

May scores 70/100 for Westerly, which we rate as good. Average highs are 67°F with 11 wet days.

How warm is Westerly in May?

Daytime highs average 67°F and night-time lows 49°F in May.

Does it rain a lot in Westerly in May?

Westerly receives about 3.6 in of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Westerly in May?

The sea averages 51°F in May, cold for most swimmers.