Weather in New Bedford: May
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Average day temperature: | 62.8°F |
| Average night temperature: | 52.0°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 55.2°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 11 days |
| Day length: | 14.0 - 15.0 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.0 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 86°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 41°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 66.9°F and 52.1°F.
Sea water temperature in New Bedford in May, °F
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2026
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2024
The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 55.5°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 60.8°F and 49.6°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in New Bedford in May is 1.0 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 9.4 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.9.
Best time for vacation in New Bedford
New Bedford on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
New Bedford
Local time: 05:11
June 30, tuesday
0600
63°F
NE
4 mph
4 mph
0900
68°F
NE
7 mph
7 mph
1200
82°F
NE
12 mph
12 mph
1500
86°F
NE
15 mph
15 mph
1800
72°F
NE
14 mph
14 mph
2100
70°F
NE
14 mph
14 mph
July 01, wednesday
0000
70°F
NE
14 mph
14 mph
0300
68°F
NE
15 mph
15 mph
