Catskills

Catskills Weather in May

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

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Catskill Mountains Kingston Woodstock Saugerties

Planning a getaway to the Catskills, the United States of America this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Catskills in May

The Catskills, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in the Catskills generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Catskill Mountains at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Saugerties at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Saugerties and 5°C (41°F) in Catskill Mountains.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Catskills, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saugerties with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Woodstock with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Explore the Catskills by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Catskills — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catskill Mountains)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Catskills in May

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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 Catskills

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

Temperature range in the Catskills (May)

Precipitation variation in the Catskills (May)

Catskill Mountains

In May Catskill Mountains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Catskill Mountains →

Kingston

In May Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
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Woodstock

In May Woodstock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Woodstock →

Saugerties

In May Saugerties generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Catskill Mountains 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Kingston 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Woodstock 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Saugerties 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

The Catskills weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

the Catskills, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Catskill Mountains average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Catskill Mountains peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in May, dropping to about 5°C (41°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Catskills, the United States of America during May, with Catskill Mountains averaging close to 93 mm (3.7 in).

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Catskills, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Catskill Mountains.

Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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