Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Buffalo, New York, United States in May
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
77mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
38
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 77mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Buffalo, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°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
May77mm average rain
May is close to Buffalo's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Buffalo'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.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is below Buffalo's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May38 weather score
May sits close to Buffalo's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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