North Conway, NH weather in May
May in North Conway: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 68°F, lows 43°F, about 13 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 45% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:35 am / 7:47 pm | 5:04 am / 8:19 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 15.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am50°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am57°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm57°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry May brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201991: average high 74°F
- Coolest May2005: average high 60°F
- Wettest May2006: 7.7 in
- Driest May1992: 0.6 in
- Highest reading98°F (May 23, 1992)
- Lowest reading24°F (May 8, 1995)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 68°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 43°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 15 | 14 |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 14.8 h | 15.4 h |
Highs change by +13°F from April and +8°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME58 mi · high 62°F · 13 wet days
How North Conway ranks in May
- Normal high307th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days351st driest of 378
- Comfortable days120th most of 339
What to pack for North Conway in May
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 7; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 19. All frost dates for North Conway.
Heating and cooling
May has 312 heating degree days and 15 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is North Conway in May?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 24°F (May 8, 1995).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in May?
About 13 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (7.7 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.6 in).
Is May a good time to visit North Conway?
May ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (71 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).