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

Planning a trip to Utica in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Utica the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Utica in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 245 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and September typically offer 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 Utica climate page with graphs.

 

Utica, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 245 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (74 KM, 46 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in May and which places have the best weather 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 Utica, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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