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

What's the typical weather in Cortland for May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Cortland during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Cortland in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 13 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 245 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Cortland. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Cortland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 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.

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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 Cortland, 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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