SeasonMapBoston vs Philadelphia in May
Philadelphia is the better pick in May — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is warm, rainy, while Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air.
Boston vs Philadelphia — May climate, side by side
| Boston | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 86/100 (A) | 91/100 (S) |
| Feels-like high | 19°C | 24°C |
| Avg high / low | 20° / 10° | 24° / 14° |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 101 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity | 73% | 70% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 43 | 53 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Boston vs Philadelphia in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Boston or Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia is the better pick in May — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is warm, rainy, while Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air.
- What is the weather like in Boston vs Philadelphia in May?
- In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Philadelphia averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 101 mm.