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Edison weather in May

Average highs of 72°F, lows of 51°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Edison’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 72°F and lows of 51°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 8° above the yearly average high.

Average high
72°F
Average low
51°F
Precipitation
4.0 in
Wet days
13
Sunrise · sunset
5:41 AM · 8:06 PM

May across the year

  1. 40°23°Jan
  2. 43°24°Feb
  3. 51°31°Mar
  4. 63°41°Apr
  5. 72°51°May
  6. 81°60°Jun
  7. 87°66°Jul
  8. 85°64°Aug
  9. 78°57°Sep
  10. 67°44°Oct
  11. 56°35°Nov
  12. 45°28°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April63°F41°F3.9 in
May72°F51°F4.0 in
June81°F60°F4.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Edison in May?

Average highs are 72°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 61°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Edison in May?

May averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Edison in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:41 AM and sets about 8:06 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Edison?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New Brunswick 3 Se station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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