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

Interested in knowing the climate of Hanover in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Hanover usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Hanover in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 266 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hanover, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 102 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (51 KM, 32 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Hanover, 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

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