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

How does the weather in White Plains usually fare in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in White Plains typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

White Plains in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 12 days this month are expected to have rain.

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 inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit White Plains. May, June, July, August and September 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 White Plains climate page with graphs.

 

White Plains, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 104 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 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 White Plains, 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

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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