Planning a trip to Syracuse in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 18 rainy days and 118 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
118 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Syracuse has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Syracuse in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Syracuse for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +21°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 59% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +31°C.
Is Syracuse warm or cold in May?
Syracuse is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +14°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +10°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Syracuse:
Climate in Syracuse in May
Syracuse weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+14°C
+20°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
-12°C
-1°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+34°C
+34°C
Rainfall
102 mm
118 mm
125 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
66%
67%
71%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
8
9
8
Rainy days
15
18
18
Snowy days
3
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +14°C to +20°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 102 mm to 118 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 67%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Syracuse in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Syracuse is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 67 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
May is one of the rainiest months in Syracuse, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Syracuse wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Syracuse?
This is the weather in Syracuse in May 2024:
1 May
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+12°C
2 May
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+10°C
3 May
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+7°C
4 May
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+11°C
5 May
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+15°C
6 May
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+19°C
7 May
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+23°C
8 May
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+18°C
9 May
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+16°C
10 May
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+21°C
11 May
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+25°C
12 May
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+28°C
13 May
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+22°C
14 May
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+18°C
15 May
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+22°C
16 May
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+24°C
17 May
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+16°C
18 May
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+18°C
19 May
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+24°C
20 May
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+23°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+22°C
23 May
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+26°C
24 May
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+21°C
25 May
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+16°C
26 May
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+21°C
27 May
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+25°C
28 May
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+27°C
29 May
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+30°C
30 May
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+30°C
31 May
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+31°C
In May 2024 Syracuse had 10 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Syracuse climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Syracuse in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+13°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2021 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Syracuse in May:
Is May a good time to visit Syracuse?
May is a really good time to go to Syracuse. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Syracuse.
Can you sunbathe in Syracuse in May?
May has mild temperatures in Syracuse. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Syracuse rainy in May?
Syracuse is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Syracuse in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Syracuse in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Syracuse, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
