Cape Cod · SpringMonth summary
Cape Cod weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cape Cod in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.0/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Cape Cod in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cape Cod. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -2°C | 4°C | 36% | 4.0 | 7.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -1°C | 5°C | 39% | 3.8 | 8.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 7°C | 35% | 3.9 | 9.7h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 11°C | 39% | 3.7 | 10.6h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 10°C | 16°C | 42% | 3.5 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 16°C | 22°C | 33% | 2.6 | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 20°C | 26°C | 31% | 2.7 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 25°C | 28% | 2.4 | 12.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 17°C | 22°C | 34% | 3.9 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 12°C | 17°C | 34% | 4.5 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 30% | 2.9 | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 6°C | 36% | 4.0 | 7.1h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cape Cod averages 16°C, 42% rainy days and 11.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cape Cod in May
Is May a good time to visit Cape Cod?
May is an acceptable time for Cape Cod (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.3/10) if possible.
What to do in Cape Cod in May?
With 16°C max and 11.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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