Rutland, VT weather in May
Rutland is mild in May, with frequent rain: highs average 68°F and nights drop to about 42°F. Expect about 13 wet days.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:44 am / 7:53 pm | 5:13 am / 8:25 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 15.2 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 am47°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 41°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm60°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm53°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 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 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 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 3.6 in; a dry May brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201998: average high 75°F
- Coolest May1997: average high 63°F
- Wettest May2004: 7.5 in
- Driest May2008: 1.1 in
- Highest reading91°F (May 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading25°F (May 13, 2020)
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 | 55°F | 68°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 42°F | 52°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 16 | 15 |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 14.7 h | 15.4 h |
Highs change by +13°F from April and +8°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ196 mi · high 73°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 62°F · 15 wet days
How Rutland ranks in May
- Normal high306th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days332nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days78th most of 339
What to pack for Rutland in May
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 13 days
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 15; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 31. All frost dates for Rutland.
Heating and cooling
May has 320 heating degree days and 12 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Rutland in May?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 25°F (May 13, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in May?
About 13 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (7.5 in); the driest was in 2008 (1.1 in).
Is May a good time to visit Rutland?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (73 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).