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

Will it be warm or cold in Buffalo this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Buffalo experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Buffalo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. On average, there are about 13 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 259 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August and September 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 Buffalo climate page with graphs.

 

Buffalo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 259 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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 Buffalo, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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