Pennsylvania weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania in May?
Pennsylvania is a region in the United States of America. May in Pennsylvania generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in Erie at 19°C and warm in Philadelphia at 24°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Philadelphia and 10°C in Erie.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Moosic with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Somerset with 126 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 247 hours of sunshine in Philadelphia. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pennsylvania in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Pennsylvania climate page.
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Average weather in Philadelphia
In May Philadelphia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pittsburgh
In May Pittsburgh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Gettysburg
In May Gettysburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in York
In May York generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Washington
In May Washington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Pennsylvania. Typically, the climate in Philadelphia is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Philadelphia. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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