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

What's the typical weather in Plainview for May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Plainview during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Plainview in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 258 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May and September generally stand out with 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 Plainview climate page with graphs.

 

Plainview, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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 Plainview, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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