York weather in May (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How does the weather in York usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, York tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

York in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 266 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized York climate page with graphs.

 

York, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 266 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 60% *  

Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 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 York, 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.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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