Rain or shine, the hunt for hidden treasures is on as the Brimfield Flea Market opens for the 2025 season, drawing collectors, buyers and curious browsers alike to vendors’ booths full of prized antique wares.
But along with vintage finds, visitors may need to pack a rain jacket.
The Brimfield Flea Market will run from May 13 to May 18. It opened at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, and will be open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.
Here’s what to expect for the weather each day.
Tuesday, May 13
Tuesday could turn out to be one of the driest days this week, according to National Weather Service forecasters.
As shoppers arrived just after sunrise for the first day, they were met by some sunshine and clouds. Temperatures were in the mid-50s by 8 a.m.
Forecasters expect sunshine to break through the clouds throughout the day on Tuesday as temperatures reach highs of 72 degrees. Winds will be light, but a few 22 mph gusts are possible.
Wednesday, May 14
Most of the daytime Wednesday should be similar to Tuesday, with dry and seasonable weather. Temperatures will reach highs of 69 degrees, though a thicker cloud coverage is expected.
But if visitors are planning to stay after 4 p.m., it may be wise to bring a rain jacket.
Rain chances will rise as the flea market wraps up for the day, with a 30% chance of showers in Brimfield. These showers are expected to increase overnight.
Thursday, May 15
Shoppers should prepare for the potential of a wet day at the flea market on Thursday.
Overnight thunderstorms could leave fields damp for early-morning shoppers, and the rain may continue throughout the day.
While it may just turn out to be cloudy in the daytime — with highs near 72 and light winds — there is a 40% chance for showers and thunderstorms in Brimfield on Thursday.
Friday, May 16
More wet fields may be possible to start the day Friday after another round of overnight rains — but it could be the warmest day of the market.
Afternoon shoppers should plan to bring their rain jackets, though the majority of the day is expected to be mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching up to 79 degrees and light winds.
But after 2 p.m., there will be a 40% chance of showers, forecasters said.
Saturday, May 17
Sunshine may finally start off the day after sunrise on Saturday, though the majority of the day is expected to be partly cloudy. Highs will reach 77 degrees and winds will be light.
However, rain showers could develop in the afternoon.
Chances for precipitation will increase to 40% after 1 p.m., according to forecasters.
Sunday, May 18
The final day of the flea market could begin again with wet fields from overnight showers — and may be one of the chilliest days this week.
Those rain showers may last throughout the day with mostly cloudy skies, and temperatures could dip down to a low of 53 degrees, forecasters said.
