May weather in Pawtucket, RI
The average temperature in Pawtucket in May is 58.9°F (47.9°F–69.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.64 inches.
May is a spring month in Pawtucket, and is warmer than the annual average of 51.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 22m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
69.9°F
Avg Low
47.9°F
Precipitation
3.64 in
Daylight
14h 22m
May records in Pawtucket
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 75.9°F (2010) | 28.0°F (2008) | 1.93 in (2023) |
| May 2 | 81.0°F (2010) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.12 in (1976) |
| May 3 | 90.0°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2005) | 1.33 in (2002) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (2018) | 36.0°F (2005) | 1.39 in (1972) |
| May 5 | 84.0°F (2015) | 32.0°F (2005) | 1.09 in (1999) |
| May 6 | 82.0°F (2006) | 35.1°F (2005) | 1.44 in (2017) |
| May 7 | 80.1°F (2010) | 30.9°F (2007) | 1.02 in (1998) |
| May 8 | 84.0°F (2015) | 37.0°F (2007) | 1.05 in (2005) |
| May 9 | 82.9°F (2015) | 36.0°F (2017) | 1.80 in (1977) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (2007) | 34.0°F (2020) | 1.66 in (2012) |
| May 11 | 88.0°F (2015) | 32.0°F (2010) | 1.83 in (1989) |
| May 12 | 86.0°F (2015) | 37.9°F (2017) | 1.18 in (1968) |
| May 13 | 87.1°F (2014) | 30.9°F (2005) | 1.23 in (2006) |
| May 14 | 84.0°F (2012) | 35.1°F (2007) | 2.21 in (2002) |
| May 15 | 79.0°F (2016) | 34.0°F (2013) | 1.23 in (1972) |
| May 16 | 84.9°F (2018) | 34.0°F (2013) | 1.74 in (2024) |
| May 17 | 84.9°F (2007) | 39.9°F (2016) | 1.08 in (1971) |
| May 18 | 91.0°F (2017) | 39.9°F (2016) | 1.32 in (1970) |
| May 19 | 97.0°F (2017) | 37.9°F (2009) | 1.77 in (2010) |
| May 20 | 91.0°F (2017) | 37.9°F (2008) | 1.50 in (1999) |
| May 21 | 84.9°F (2019) | 37.9°F (2020) | 1.94 in (2023) |
| May 22 | 89.1°F (2009) | 39.0°F (2007) | 0.90 in (1949) |
| May 23 | 88.0°F (2009) | 39.9°F (2006) | 2.58 in (2025) |
| May 24 | 88.0°F (2021) | 43.0°F (2006) | 1.84 in (1979) |
| May 25 | 89.1°F (2007) | 41.0°F (2006) | 2.00 in (1978) |
| May 26 | 91.9°F (2007) | 41.0°F (2006) | 3.41 in (1967) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (2010) | 37.9°F (2013) | 2.40 in (2003) |
| May 28 | 89.1°F (2011) | 43.0°F (2013) | 0.79 in (2024) |
| May 29 | 91.0°F (2016) | 37.0°F (2014) | 2.20 in (2021) |
| May 30 | 89.1°F (2018) | 42.1°F (2014) | 1.59 in (1990) |
| May 31 | 90.0°F (2013) | 46.0°F (2021) | 1.23 in (1984) |