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The weather in Lake Placid in May is hot. The average temperatures are between 21°C and 31°C.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Lake Placid. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Lake Placid in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Lake Placid in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Lake Placid before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 13° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 43 mm | Good | Lake Placid in January |
| February | 24° / 14° | 4 | 25 | 0 | 36 mm | Perfect | Lake Placid in February |
| March | 26° / 16° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 41 mm | Perfect | Lake Placid in March |
| April | 29° / 19° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 71 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in April |
| May | 31° / 21° | 11 | 20 | 0 | 127 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in May |
| June | 32° / 23° | 21 | 9 | 0 | 222 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in June |
| July | 32° / 24° | 24 | 7 | 0 | 220 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in July |
| August | 32° / 24° | 26 | 5 | 0 | 225 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in August |
| September | 31° / 23° | 19 | 11 | 0 | 209 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in September |
| October | 29° / 21° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 66 mm | Ok | Lake Placid in October |
| November | 25° / 17° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 51 mm | Perfect | Lake Placid in November |
| December | 24° / 15° | 4 | 28 | 0 | 35 mm | Perfect | Lake Placid in December |