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

Is Elmira a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Elmira during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Elmira in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Elmira. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Elmira climate page with graphs.

 

Elmira, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Elmira, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Elmira.

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