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

How's the weather trend in Princeton as May approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Princeton includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 23°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Princeton in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 13 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 248 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Princeton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Trenton, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 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 Princeton, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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