Rochester weather in May (Minnesota, United States of America)
What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rochester during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.
Temperatures
The month of May in Rochester typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.
Precipitation
Rochester in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Rochester. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.
Rochester, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
8°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
47%
Precipitation
111 mm
Rainy days
14 days
Humidity
69%
Where to go in the United States of America in May
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Rochester, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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