Saratoga Springs, NY weather in May
May in Saratoga Springs: mild, with frequent rain. Highs 73°F, lows 47°F, about 13 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 73°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:48 am / 7:55 pm | 5:18 am / 8:26 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 15.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am52°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 am59°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon65°Fdew point 46°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 46°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (24 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below1 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry May brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202015: average high 80°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 67°F
- Wettest May2004: 8.1 in
- Driest May1995: 1.3 in
- Highest reading96°F (May 27, 2010)
- Lowest reading26°F (May 1, 2008)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 73°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 47°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 13 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 17 | 12 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 14.7 h | 15.3 h |
Highs change by +13°F from April and +7°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 62°F · 15 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in May
- Normal high227th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in New York
- Wet days319th driest of 378
- Comfortable days35th most of 339
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in May
- Layers – afternoons near 73°F but nights near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 2; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 17. All frost dates for Saratoga Springs.
Heating and cooling
May has 202 heating degree days and 39 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Saratoga Springs in May?
The normal high is 73°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 96°F (May 27, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in May?
About 13 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (8.1 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.3 in).
Is May a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (75 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).