Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Amherst, New York, United States in May
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
78mm
Sun
8.1h
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Amherst, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May78mm average rain
May sits near Amherst's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to July, September to October, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Amherst's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May47 weather score
May sits close to Amherst's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
