Fort Lee weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Fort Lee in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Fort Lee tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Fort Lee in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 258 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Lee, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (11 KM, 6 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 Fort Lee, 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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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 Fort Lee.

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