Rochester in May
6.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
20°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
13Rainy days (116 mm)
14:34 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 20:23 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 20°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). 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 | -4°C | -13°C | 29 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 116 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 131 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 6°C | -2°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | -2°C | -9°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rochester in May?
Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
The best months are September, August, July.