Typical Weather in New Bedford, MA in May

67° F Avg High

47° F Avg Low

7 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

In New Bedford, May stands out as one of the warmer months, featuring average high temperatures near 67°F. Lows overnight are typically around 47°F. Daily high temperatures can range between 63°F and 72°F, and will often rise as the month goes on.

May is a great time to visit New Bedford, with mild temperatures and sunny days being very common.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 22% chance of rain for any given day in May. It's one of the rainier months of the year for New Bedford, with total rainfall for the month around 3 inches.

Rainfall Throughout the Year

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📍 Nearby Cities in May

69°F / 48°F
67°F / 46°F
77°F / 58°F
65°F / 43°F
66°F / 47°F
65°F / 45°F

📅 Year Round Weather in New Bedford

39°F / 21°F
41°F / 23°F
48°F / 29°F
57°F / 37°F
67°F / 47°F
76°F / 56°F
82°F / 62°F
81°F / 61°F
74°F / 54°F
64°F / 43°F
53°F / 34°F
44°F / 27°F
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