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United StatesThe weather in May in Buffalo
It's pleasantly warm in May in Buffalo with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 18°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Buffalo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Buffalo, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2020, Buffalo reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Buffalo
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Buffalo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Buffalo | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 21°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 29°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 122 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Buffalo with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Buffalo is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Buffalo, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Buffalo
Temperature in May in Buffalo over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Buffalo, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Buffalo
Total precipitation in May in Buffalo over the years
Daily UV index in May in Buffalo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Buffalo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Buffalo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Buffalo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.