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

Curious about the climate in Watkins Glen this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in Watkins Glen is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Watkins Glen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 11 days with rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Watkins Glen climate page with graphs.

 

Watkins Glen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 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.

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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 Watkins Glen, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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