Buffalo · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 64°F, low 49°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
64° / 49°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What May feels like in Buffalo
Sunrise
05:52
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:32
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Buffalo in May
The kit for May in Buffalo: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+12° avg high
-2 rain days
Buffalo in April →
May
64°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-9° avg high
+2 rain days
Buffalo in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Buffalo in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Buffalo in May?+
Average high 64°F, average low 49°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Buffalo?+
Compared to April (avg high 52°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 73°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Buffalo in May?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in May, on average.