Amherst weather in May (New York State, United States of America)

What kind of weather does May bring to Amherst? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Amherst during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Amherst in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 259 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Amherst climate page with graphs.

 

Amherst, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 259 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Amherst, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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