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

What weather conditions can you expect in Ithaca this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Ithaca during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 21°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Ithaca in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 245 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ithaca. May, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Ithaca climate page with graphs.

 

Ithaca, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Ithaca, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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