Buffalo Weather in May

What's the weather like in Buffalo (New York) in May 2024?

The climate in Buffalo during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Buffalo and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Buffalo weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Nightly temperature 7.3°C 45.1°F
Average temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Buffalo with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Buffalo

Buffalo average temperature in May

May rainfall

Buffalo average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Buffalo average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Buffalo in May 2024.