Schenectady in May

7.0out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 20°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
13Rainy days (103 mm)
14:27 hDaylight
05:39Sunrise · 20:05 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?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.7 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

0° -8° J 2° -7° F 7° -3° M 14° 3° A 20° 10° M 25° 14° J 27° 17° J 26° 16° A 22° 12° S 15° 6° O 9° 0° N 3° -5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C76 mm 10– – 3.8
February 2°C-7°C71 mm 9– – 4.0
March 7°C-3°C97 mm 11– – 4.7
April 14°C3°C103 mm 12– – 6.1
May 20°C10°C103 mm 13– – 7.0
June 25°C14°C123 mm 13– – 7.1
July 27°C17°C113 mm 13– – 7.2
August 26°C16°C107 mm 12– – 7.4
September 22°C12°C105 mm 10– – 7.7
October 15°C6°C114 mm 11– – 6.4
November 9°C0°C83 mm 10– – 5.4
December 3°C-5°C96 mm 11– – 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Schenectady in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Schenectady?

The best months are September, August, July.