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

Is May a good time to explore Lake Placid weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Lake Placid usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Lake Placid in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 255 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lake Placid, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go 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 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 Lake Placid, 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

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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