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

In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.

Boston vs Washington in May

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

Boston vs Washington — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	25°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	25° / 13°
Rainfall	78 mm	137 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	73%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	43	54

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

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, a little rain, clean air · best September86
Washington 🇺🇸 United Stateswarm, rainy · best May87

Boston vs Washington in May — FAQ

Is May better in Boston or Washington?: Boston and Washington are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air; Washington is warm, rainy.
What is the weather like in Boston vs Washington in May?: In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.