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

What should you pack for a trip to Watertown in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Watertown during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Watertown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 220 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Watertown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 48% *  

Data from: Kingston, Canada (53 KM, 33 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 Watertown, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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