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Ithaca Weather in May

Ithaca in May sees pleasant daytime temperatures of 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall is fairly high this month at around 66 mm (2.6 in), so pack a rain jacket to stay dry.

Rainfall in Ithaca in May

Rain is expected on roughly 12 days, totalling around 66 mm (2.6 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Ithaca in May

May is a perfect month in Ithaca, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 8°C (46°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Ithaca in May

There are approximately 245 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Ithaca Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 39%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 245 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 52% *  
* Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Ithaca in May

For Ithaca in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Ithaca in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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