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Average weather for Ithaca in May

It's pleasantly warm in May in Ithaca with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 16°C.

Daily Temperature in May in Ithaca

Start of May

The month of May starts in Ithaca with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 7°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 9°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 Ithaca is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

In May, there is an average of 114 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Ithaca in May

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Temperature Average temperature
21°C 22°C
Sun Max. temperature
26°C 28°C
Sun Min. temperature
17°C -5°C
Rain Total precipitation
114 mm 105 mm
Rain Rainy days
10 days 14 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is May a good time to visit Ithaca?

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Ithaca. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2020, Ithaca reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 21°C.

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Daily Temperature in May in Ithaca

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Ithaca, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in May in Ithaca

Daily Precipitation in May in Ithaca

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Ithaca, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 10 days of precipitation in Ithaca.

Daily Precipitation in May in Ithaca

Daily UV index in May in Ithaca

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ithaca, 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.

Daily UV Index in May in Ithaca

Temperature in May in Ithaca over the years

This chart shows the average temperature in May in Ithaca, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in May in Ithaca Over the Years

Total precipitation in May in Ithaca over the years

This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Ithaca, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in May in Ithaca over the years

Daily weather in May for Ithaca

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ithaca. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average weather in Ithaca by month

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