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

How does the May weather in Niagara Falls compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Niagara Falls generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Niagara Falls in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 259 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Niagara Falls climate page with graphs.

 

Niagara Falls, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 67% *  
SunshineSunshine 259 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Buffalo, the United States of America (27 KM, 16 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.

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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 Niagara Falls, 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
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 Niagara Falls.

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