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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Schenectady this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Schenectady during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Schenectady in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Schenectady. May 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 Schenectady climate page with graphs.

 

Schenectady, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Data from: Catskill Mountains, the United States of America (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Schenectady, 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?

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