Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Bangor, Maine, United States in May
Weather score32Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
6.9h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
32
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bangor, Maine, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May89mm average rain
May sits near Bangor's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to October and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Bangor's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May8°C average sea
May is close to Bangor's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May32 weather score
May scores below Bangor's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
