What is the weather like in Boston vs Nantucket in May?

In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Nantucket averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm.

Boston vs Nantucket in May

Boston is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Nantucket is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Boston vs Nantucket — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Nantucket
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	19°C	14°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	16° / 9°
Rainfall	78 mm	77 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	73%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	43	49

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, a little rain, clean air · best September86
Nantucket 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best August72

Boston vs Nantucket in May — FAQ

Is May better in Boston or Nantucket?: Boston is the better pick in May — 86 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Nantucket is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Nantucket in May?: In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Nantucket averages 16°C high / 9°C low with about 77 mm.