Shelter Island weather in May (New York State, United States of America)
What's the typical weather in Shelter Island for May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
During May, Shelter Island usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.
Precipitation
Shelter Island in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shelter Island climate page with graphs.
Shelter Island, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
10°C
Max Temperature
19°C
Chance of Rain
43%
Precipitation
89 mm
Rainy days
13 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Shelter Island, 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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