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Albany weather in May

Average highs of 71°F, lows of 48°F and 3.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Albany’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 48°F. That is 12° warmer than April, and 12° above the yearly average high.

Average high
71°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
3.4 in
Wet days
13
Sunrise · sunset
5:33 AM · 8:09 PM

May across the year

  1. 33°16°Jan
  2. 36°18°Feb
  3. 45°26°Mar
  4. 59°37°Apr
  5. 71°48°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 84°62°Jul
  8. 82°61°Aug
  9. 74°53°Sep
  10. 62°41°Oct
  11. 49°32°Nov
  12. 38°23°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 13 days this month.

May is good for

Around Albany

Alacrity Art Gallery on Lark Street. Albany NY
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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April59°F37°F3.1 in
May71°F48°F3.4 in
June79°F57°F4.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Albany in May?

Average highs are 71°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 60°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Albany in May?

May averages 3.4 in of precipitation over about 13 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Albany in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:33 AM and sets about 8:09 PM, for roughly 14.6 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Albany?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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