The Finger Lakes region weather in May
Thinking about venturing to the Finger Lakes region this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region in May?
The Finger Lakes region is a region in the United States of America. May in the Finger Lakes region generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Ithaca.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Watkins Glen with an average of 63 mm to moderate rainfall in Skaneateles with 87 mm. The city Ithaca usually sees around 245 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in the Finger Lakes region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Finger Lakes region's yearly weather, check out our the Finger Lakes region climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region?
Ithaca
In May Ithaca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Canandaigua
In May Canandaigua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Geneva
In May Geneva generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Watkins Glen
In May Watkins Glen generally has pleasant 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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Corning
In May Corning generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Finger Lakes region. Typically, the climate in Ithaca is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ithaca. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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