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Erie weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Erie as May approaches? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Erie typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 19°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Erie in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 13 days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with 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 Erie climate page with graphs.

 

Erie, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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 Erie, 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
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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