Princeton in May
7.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
23°CAvg low
13Rainy days (95 mm)
13:15 hDaylight
06:40Sunrise · 19:55 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 16°C | 35 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| February | 25°C | 17°C | 34 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 26°C | 18°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| April | 28°C | 21°C | 49 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 30°C | 23°C | 95 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 185 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.6 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 149 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.4 |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 176 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.4 |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 171 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.6 |
| October | 29°C | 23°C | 101 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| November | 27°C | 20°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 25°C | 18°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Princeton in May?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 23°C.
When is the best time to visit Princeton?
The best months are January, February, March, December.