Assateague Island National Seashore in May
In May, Assateague Island National Seashore averages a high of 72°F and a low of 54°F, with 3.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 198,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 14 hours 12 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 72° / 54°F
- Precipitation
- 3.2in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 12m
- Visitors
- 198,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
May is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Assateague, MD, 2.5 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 77° / 56° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| World War I Memorial | 77° / 58° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 77° / 58° | Busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Assateague Island National Seashore on nps.gov
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