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Average weather for Harvard in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Harvard with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 15°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Harvard

Start of May

The month of May starts in Harvard with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 8°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 10°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 Harvard is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

In May, there is an average of 124 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Harvard in May

New York
Temperature Average temperature
21°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
27°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
15°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
124 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
10 days 14 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 Harvard?

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Harvard. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2016, Harvard reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 23°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Harvard

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Harvard, 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 Temperature in May in Harvard

Daily Precipitation in May in Harvard

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Harvard, 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 10 days of precipitation in Harvard.

Daily Precipitation in May in Harvard

Daily UV index in May in Harvard

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Harvard, 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Harvard

Temperature in May in Harvard over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Harvard, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Harvard Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Harvard over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Harvard, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Harvard over the years

Daily weather in May for Harvard

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Harvard. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Harvard by month

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