Poconos

Poconos Weather in May

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

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Stroudsburg Tannersville Jim Thorpe Mount Pocono

Thinking about venturing to the Poconos, the United States of America this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Poconos in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Mount Pocono at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Stroudsburg at 22°C (72°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Stroudsburg and 8°C (46°F) in Mount Pocono.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lake Harmony with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Stroudsburg with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Explore the Poconos by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Poconos in May

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

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 Poconos

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

Temperature range in the Poconos (May)

Precipitation variation in the Poconos (May)

Stroudsburg

In May Stroudsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Stroudsburg →

Tannersville

In May Tannersville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tannersville →

Jim Thorpe

In May Jim Thorpe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jim Thorpe →

Mount Pocono

In May Mount Pocono generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mount Pocono →

Lake Harmony

In May Lake Harmony generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stroudsburg 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Tannersville 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Jim Thorpe 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Mount Pocono 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Lake Harmony 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)

The Poconos weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in the Poconos, the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In Stroudsburg, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

In Stroudsburg, the average daytime high in May is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

Stroudsburg typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across the Poconos, the United States of America.

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

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Poconos, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Stroudsburg is pleasant.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Stroudsburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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