Average weather for Great Barrington in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Great Barrington with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 13°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Great Barrington with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 22°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Great Barrington is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In May, there is an average of 177 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,3 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Great Barrington in May |
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20°C | 22°C | |
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25°C | 28°C | |
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15°C | -5°C | |
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177 mm | 105 mm | |
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11 days | 14 days | |
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0,3 cm | 0 cm | |
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1 day | 0 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Great Barrington?
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Great Barrington. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2017, Great Barrington reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Great Barrington
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Great Barrington, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Great Barrington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Great Barrington, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Great Barrington.
Daily Snowfall in May in Great Barrington
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Great Barrington, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV index in May in Great Barrington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Great Barrington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Great Barrington over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Great Barrington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Great Barrington over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Great Barrington, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Great Barrington per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Great Barrington, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in May for Great Barrington
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Great Barrington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Great Barrington by month
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