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

Will it be rainy or sunny in West Point this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in West Point during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 22°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

West Point in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 258 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May generally stands out with 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 West Point climate page with graphs.

 

West Point, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (69 KM, 43 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.

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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 West Point, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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