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Stowe in May
Stowe warms up: highs climb to 64°F (18°C), from 50°F in April, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 2nd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 64°F (18°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 64°F (18°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.3 in (108 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (September).
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in April to 78/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- 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 Stowe in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Stowe Mountain Resort
Ski resort on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, and Spruce Peak, with a gondola and a skating rink at the Spruce Peak village.
Why now May scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Stowe Recreation Path
Paved 5.3-mile path along the West Branch river from the village toward the mountain, used for walking and snowshoeing in winter.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
Nearby in May
- Vermont in May~8 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in May~59 mi · highs 66°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in May~70 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in May~84 mi · highs 65°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Stowe?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 85 in September. Expect highs of 64°F (18°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stowe in May?
Average highs are 64°F (18°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in May?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F), 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).
Planning Stowe in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.