Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Ocean City, Maryland, United States in May
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
8.9h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ocean City, Maryland, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°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
May87mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Ocean City's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.9 hours average sun
May is one of Ocean City's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is close to Ocean City's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May51 weather score
May sits close to Ocean City's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
