Paterson weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)

What does the weather outlook for Paterson look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Paterson usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Paterson in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 12 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 258 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Paterson.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Paterson. May, June, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paterson, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 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 Paterson, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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