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Weather in New Bedford, Massachusetts for May 2026

Your guide to New Bedford weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in New Bedford at the beginning of May is 17.7 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to remain steady, reaching an average of 17.7 °F by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of New Bedford in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 233.7 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
17°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
81 %
Avg humidity

New Bedford Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Partly cloudy
16°
2
Overcast
19°
3
Overcast
19°
4
Patchy rain possible
19°
5
Heavy rain at times
16°
6
Moderate rain at times
17°
7
Overcast
18°
8
Heavy rain at times
21°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
17°
10
Moderate rain at times
16°
11
Partly cloudy
21°
12
Sunny
18°
13
Cloudy
19°
14
Overcast
19°
15
Moderate rain at times
20°
16
Patchy rain possible
22°
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
18
Patchy rain possible
19°
19
Overcast
17°
20
Overcast
13°
21
Overcast
10°
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
9°
23
Patchy rain possible
12°
24
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
25
Overcast
16°
26
Cloudy
18°
27
Mist
21°
28
Overcast
19°
29
Moderate or heavy rain shower
16°
30
Mist
16°
31
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
18°

Temperatures trend during May in New Bedford

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May weather in New Bedford day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /7° 0 mm 5
May 2 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /9° 0.1 mm 4
May 3 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /11° 17.2 mm 4
May 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /11° 0.1 mm 4
May 5 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 16° /12° 17.3 mm 4
May 6 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 17° /12° 39.1 mm 4
May 7 Overcast
Overcast
 18° /11° 0.1 mm 4
May 8 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 21° /10° 1.4 mm 5
May 9 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 17° /9° 21.3 mm 4
May 10 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 16° /11° 3.5 mm 4
May 11 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /12° 0 mm 6
May 12 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /8° 0 mm 5
May 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
 19° /11° 0 mm 4
May 14 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /10° 0 mm 4
May 15 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 20° /13° 0.9 mm 5
May 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /14° 0.3 mm 5
May 17 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /13° 5.1 mm 4
May 18 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /13° 0.5 mm 4
May 19 Overcast
Overcast
 17° /8° 0 mm 4
May 20 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /7° 0 mm 3
May 21 Overcast
Overcast
 10° /8° 0 mm 3
May 22 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 9° /7° 68.2 mm 2
May 23 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /7° 5.5 mm 3
May 24 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /8° 2.9 mm 4
May 25 Overcast
Overcast
 16° /9° 0 mm 4
May 26 Cloudy
Cloudy
 18° /10° 0 mm 4
May 27 Mist
Mist
 21° /10° 0 mm 5
May 28 Overcast
Overcast
 19° /12° 0 mm 4
May 29 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 16° /12° 12.8 mm 4
May 30 Mist
Mist
 16° /13° 0 mm 4
May 31 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 18° /14° 37.4 mm 4
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for New Bedford in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the New Bedford forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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New Bedford in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in New Bedford during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 17° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in New Bedford during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 233.7 mm is expected in New Bedford during May, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in New Bedford during May?
The average wind speed in New Bedford during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in New Bedford

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UV exposure in New Bedford during May

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