Rochester weather in May (New Hampshire, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rochester this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Rochester includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Rochester in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 258 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have 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 40%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Concord, the United States of America (46 KM, 29 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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