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Lake Placid in May

One of the best months — score 81 of 100

Typical May days in Lake Placid reach about 62°F with nights near 40°F; rain is frequent — about 15 days see some rain, usually in showers.

What to pack for Lake Placid in May

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 22° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 15 days in a typical May, so plan an indoor anchor each day.

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May vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.