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

Thinking of visiting Rochester in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Rochester is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 21°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Rochester in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Rochester. May, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rochester climate page with graphs.

 

Rochester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rochester.

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