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Adirondack Park Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in May.

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Lake George Lake Placid Saranac Lake Old Forge

Planning a journey to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in May

The Adirondack Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Adirondack Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Lake George.

To explore the conditions in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lake George with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Lake Placid with 117 mm (4.6 in).

Explore the Adirondack Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Adirondack Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake George)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Adirondack Park in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Adirondack Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Adirondack Park

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (May)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (May)

Lake George

In May Lake George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In May Lake Placid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
255 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In May Saranac Lake generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
255 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In May Old Forge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Old Forge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Adirondack Park, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Adirondack Park in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Lake Placid 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Saranac Lake 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Old Forge 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in May?

In May, the Adirondack Park, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Lake George sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in May?

In Lake George, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does the Adirondack Park, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Lake George averages just 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Adirondack Park, the United States of America.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Lake George, May might be a good time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in Lake George. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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