Vermont

Vermont Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Vermont, 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 Vermont in May

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

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Stratton Mountain at 17°C (63°F) to pleasant in Brandon at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Brandon and 4°C (39°F) in Stratton Mountain.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Quechee with an average of 88 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Warren with 128 mm (5 in).

Explore Vermont by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March5°C (41°F) April12°C (54°F) May19°C (66°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August24°C (75°F) September21°C (70°F) October13°C (55°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vermont in May

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

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 Vermont

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

Temperature range in Vermont (May)

Precipitation variation in Vermont (May)

Killington

In May Killington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Brattleboro

In May Brattleboro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Brattleboro →

Burlington

In May Burlington 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
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
255 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Burlington →

Stowe

In May Stowe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
255 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Manchester

In May Manchester generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Killington 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Brattleboro 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Burlington 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Stowe 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Manchester 20°C (68°F) 6°C (43°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
South Burlington 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)

Vermont weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Vermont, the United States of America in May. The popular destination of Killington averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this month.

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

Killington averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

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

Vermont, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in May. Killington typically averages about 104 mm (4.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Vermont, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Killington. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Vermont, the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in Killington. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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