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

Curious about the climate in Catskill Mountains this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Catskill Mountains is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 20°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Catskill Mountains in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Catskill Mountains. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Catskill Mountains, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 61%  

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

Temperatures

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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 Catskill Mountains, 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

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