Climate Comparison

Philadelphia vs Boston in May

How the climate for Philadelphia and Boston typically compares in May.

Philadelphia versus Boston weather metrics for May
Climate MetricPhiladelphiaUnited StatesBostonUnited StatesBest
Overall score84/10094/100
Avg high temp74°F65°F
How it feelsComfortableVery dry
Rain days1211
Sunshine10.4h10.0h

Annual Comparison

  • Philadelphia
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Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73°64°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73°64°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.21.2

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.410.1

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec7%1%

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