Late spring · Weather & things to do
Hudson in May
Hudson warms up: highs climb to 70°F (21°C), from 58°F in April, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 81/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 70°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.9 in (100 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 70°F (21°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Lows average 49°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.9 in (100 mm).
Plan around May
May is one of Hudson's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 70°F, up from 58°F in April.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and September & October.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 72/100.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in April to 81/100.
- May sits inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes70°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hudson in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Art Omi
Sculpture and architecture park on open fields.
Why now May scores 81/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Olana State Historic Site
Frederic Church's Persian-style home and planned landscape above the Hudson.
Warren Street
Main street of antiques, design shops and galleries.
Wm. Farmer and Sons
Restaurant and inn near the station serving seasonal Southern-leaning plates.
Kaaterskill Falls
Two-tier waterfall in the Catskills painted by Thomas Cole.
Why now Highs near 70°F and 3.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Beacon in May~52 mi · highs 70°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Manhattan in May~102 mi · highs 69°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- New York City in May~107 mi · highs 63°F, 4.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Woodstock in May~115 mi · highs 66°F, 3.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~270 m to Hudson's ~25 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hudson in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hudson?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 81/100. Expect highs of 70°F (21°C) and 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain. May is inside the Apr – Nov window our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends.
How hot is Hudson in May?
Average highs are 70°F (21°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hudson in May?
Some: about 3.9 in (100 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 47.2 in (1198 mm).
What should I pack for Hudson in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (70°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Hudson Valley by Rail Apr – Nov
Planning Hudson in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.