Montpelier weather in May (Vermont, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Montpelier in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Montpelier typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 20°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Montpelier in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 255 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Montpelier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 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 Montpelier, 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?

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