Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cold Spring
United States · Northeast US
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the highest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 65° and nights feel near 51°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 69°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning61°F
Rain17%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday68°F
Rain22%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon69°F
Rain21%
Cloud70%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening65°F
Rain18%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 24 | 3.4 | 9 | 6.4 | 66 |
| Feb | 41 | 26 | 2.9 | 9 | 7.4 | 63 |
| Mar | 50 | 33 | 3.9 | 10 | 8.3 | 61 |
| Apr | 62 | 43 | 3.8 | 11 | 9.0 | 61 |
| May | 71 | 53 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.0 | 68 |
| Jun | 80 | 62 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.0 | 71 |
| Jul | 85 | 67 | 4.0 | 12 | 11.6 | 70 |
| Aug | 83 | 66 | 4.0 | 11 | 10.7 | 72 |
| Sep | 76 | 59 | 4.3 | 9 | 9.1 | 74 |
| Oct | 64 | 48 | 4.3 | 9 | 7.7 | 73 |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 3.0 | 8 | 6.5 | 68 |
| Dec | 42 | 30 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.8 | 69 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Cold Spring with Catskills.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology