Late spring · Weather & things to do
Vermont in May
Vermont 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 37 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 64°F (18°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 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 New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, 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 Vermont in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Stowe Recreation Path
5.3-mile paved path along the West Branch River with mountain views and footbridges.
Why now May scores 78/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gold Brook Covered Bridge
Single-lane 1844 covered bridge, locally called Emily's Bridge, on a quiet back road outside Stowe.
Why now Highs near 64°F and 4.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Working cider mill selling fresh cider and warm cider donuts since 1974.
Mount Mansfield Auto Toll Road
4.5-mile gravel road to near the summit of Vermont's highest peak, with a short ridge walk on top.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
The Alchemist Brewery
Stowe taproom and shop of the brewery behind Heady Topper and Focal Banger.
Nearby in May
- Stowe in May~8 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in May~65 mi · highs 66°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in May~66 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in May~81 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 Vermont's ~245 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.
Vermont in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Vermont?
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 New England Fall Foliage route recommends Sep – Oct, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont 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).
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