Measurements:
°C
°F
Block Island
60°F
SE 21 mph
Feels like: 56°F
Precip: 2%
World Resorts USA Block Island Weather May Weather in Block Island

Block Island Weather: May

Average Day Temperature: 58.6°F
Average Night Temperature: 53.2°F
Sea Water Temperature: 51.3°F
Number of Sunny Days: 11 days
Sunshine Hours: 14.0 - 14.9 hours
Number of Rainy Days: 2 days
Precipitation Totals: 1.0 in

Air Temperature in May, °F

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The highest day temperature in May 2026 was 75°F. The lowest night temperature was 44°F. The average values for day and night temperatures during May were 61.6°F и 52.8°F respectivly.

Block Island Water Sea Temperature in May, °F

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The average sea surface temperature in May 2026 for Block Island was 50.4°F. The maximum and minimum values were 46.2°F and 56.2°F respectively.

Sunny, Cloudy and Gloomy days

You can expect various weather conditions during May. Be ready for sunny, cloudy or even gloomy days.

Precipitation Totals in May, in

Precipitation total in May for Block Island is 1.0 in. It makes may one of the least rainy months of the year.

Wind Speed in May, mph

The average wind speed in May is 12.8 mph.

Average Sunny Hours Per Day

We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of the month to calculate averages for this chart. Average sunny hours for Block Island in May is 7.8 hours.

Best Time to Visit Block Island
The most sunny months:
November 16 days
June 14 days
October 14 days
The most warm months:
July 77.6 °F
August 76.8 °F
September 71.0 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 72.3 °F
July 70.5 °F
September 70.3 °F
The most cold months:
January 35.4 °F
February 35.4 °F
December 41.7 °F
The most rainy months:
October 4 days
January 3 days
March 3 days
The most windy months:
December 16 mph
January 16 mph
November 16 mph

Block Island on the Weather Map

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NAME
F°
Boston +58
Chicago +62
Hawaii +82
Houston +86
Las Vegas +92
Los Angeles +100
Maui +74
Miami +88
Myrtle Beach +70
New York +62
San Diego +84
San Francisco +66
Santa Monica +94
Sarasota +84
Washington +64
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Block Island
Local time: 20:25
05 oct, monday
2100 60°F
SE
21 mph
06 oct, tuesday
0000 56°F
SE
21 mph
0300 54°F
SE
19 mph
0600 50°F
SE
22 mph
0900 48°F
SE
19 mph
1200 54°F
SE
17 mph
1500 60°F
SE
18 mph
1800 60°F
SE
16 mph