May weather forecast
Brookline, MA

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A small league field in Brookline, Massachusetts, overlooking bright yellow trees in the fall, behind the cityscape of Boston
A small league field in Brookline, Massachusetts, overlooking bright yellow trees in the fall, behind the cityscape of Boston

Weather in May

May brings an air of warmth and vibrancy to Brookline, positioned neatly between the mild spring in April and summer. As the temperatures continue their upward trend, the highlight remains the daylight hours, extending up to 14.6 hours. The increase in average relative humidity indicates an atmospheric shift in preparation for the summer. Outdoor activities are common around this time, thanks to generous sunshine and mild weather. May in Brookline marks the true beginning of warmer days and late sunsets, signifying the onset of summer.

Temperature

May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C) in May.

Humidity

In Brookline, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Brookline, during May, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.8 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Brookline aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Brookline, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Brookline, the average high-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Brookline, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout May, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Brookline aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:10 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Brookline, MA

Average temperature in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Brookline, MA

Average pressure in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Brookline, MA

Average wind speed in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Brookline, MA

Average humidity in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Brookline, MA

Average rainfall in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Brookline, MA

Average rainfall days in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Brookline, MA

Average snowfall in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Brookline, MA

Average snowfall days in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brookline, MA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Brookline, MA

Average sunshine days in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Brookline, MA

Average UV index in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Brookline, MA

Average cloud cover in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Brookline, MA

Average visibility in May - Brookline, MA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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