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

In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Richmond averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 127 mm.

Boston vs Richmond in May

Boston and Richmond are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air; Richmond is warm, rainy, clean air.

Boston vs Richmond — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Richmond
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	26°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	25° / 14°
Rainfall	78 mm	127 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	73%	72%
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
Richmond 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy, clean air · best May87

Boston vs Richmond in May — FAQ

Is May better in Boston or Richmond?: Boston and Richmond are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air; Richmond is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Richmond in May?: In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Richmond averages 25°C high / 14°C low with about 127 mm.