Late spring · Weather & things to do
Keuka Lake in May
Keuka Lake warms up: highs climb to 69°F (21°C), from 56°F in April, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (21°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (87 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around May
May is one of Keuka Lake's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in April to 82/100.
- May sits inside the May – Oct window our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Keuka Lake in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn
Hammondsport square restaurant with a long list of Finger Lakes wines by the glass.
Why now May scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Founding vinifera winery of the Finger Lakes, with Riesling and Rkatsiteli above the lake.
Why now Highs near 69°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Aviation and motorcycle museum for the Hammondsport pioneer who rivaled the Wright brothers.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Keuka Outlet Trail
7-mile rail-trail from Penn Yan to Seneca Lake past old mill ruins and waterfalls.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.
Nearby in May
- Seneca Lake in May~21 mi · highs 68°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ithaca in May~34 mi · highs 70°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Prince Edward County in May~97 mi · highs 59°F, 2.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
- Niagara Falls & Niagara-on-the-Lake in May~107 mi · highs 64°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Keuka Lake in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Keuka Lake?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Oct window our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route recommends.
How hot is Keuka Lake in May?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Keuka Lake in May?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 38.5 in (978 mm).
What should I pack for Keuka Lake in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Keuka Lake
Routes in season in May
- Finger Lakes Wine Trail May – Oct
Planning Keuka Lake in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.