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Woodstock in May
Woodstock warms up: highs climb to 66°F (19°C), from 54°F in April, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 80/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 66°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (95 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 66°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 45°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.7 in (95 mm).
Plan around May
May is one of Woodstock's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May and September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 79/100.
- Comfort improves from 65/100 in April to 80/100.
- 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 eveningslows near 45°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Woodstock in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Taftsville Covered Bridge
1836 covered bridge over the Ottauquechee, one of the oldest in Vermont, on the road east to Quechee.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Why now May scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Woodstock Green
Oval village green ringed by Federal-style houses, the heart of Woodstock and the route of the Wassail parade.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
Why now Highs near 66°F and 3.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in May
- New Hampshire in May~56 mi · highs 67°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Stowe in May~59 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in May~65 mi · highs 64°F, 4.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in May~75 mi · highs 44°F, 4.3 in rain or snow · 12°C (22°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 ~384 m to Woodstock'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.
Woodstock in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Woodstock?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 80/100. Expect highs of 66°F (19°C) and 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Woodstock in May?
Average highs are 66°F (19°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Woodstock in May?
Some: about 3.7 in (95 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 45°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Woodstock in May?
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