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

What kind of weather does May bring to Plattsburgh? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Plattsburgh is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 20°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Plattsburgh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Plattsburgh. May, July, August and September typically offer 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 Plattsburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Plattsburgh, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 255 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 55% *  

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 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 Plattsburgh, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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