The Catskills weather in May
Considering a trip to the Catskills this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Catskills in May?
The Catskills 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.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Catskill Mountains at 20°C to warm in Saugerties at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Saugerties and 5°C in Catskill Mountains.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Saugerties with an average of 91 mm to moderate rainfall in Woodstock with 96 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Catskills, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Catskills's yearly weather, check out our the Catskills climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in the Catskills?
Catskill Mountains
In May Catskill Mountains generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kingston
In May Kingston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Woodstock
In May Woodstock generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saugerties
In May Saugerties generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Catskills?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Catskills 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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