Buffalo in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Buffalo in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
37.0 °F
Average:
49.4 °F
Maximum:
62.2 °F
Water temperature in Buffalo in May
In the city of Buffalo, the month of May is too cold for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 37.0°F on May 1, 2014, with an average temperature being 49.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 62.2°F on May 23, 2024.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 42.9°F | 47.8°F | 46.2°F |
| May 2 | 43.0°F | 47.0°F | 46.2°F |
| May 3 | 43.5°F | 48.9°F | 46.0°F |
| May 4 | 44.0°F | 49.7°F | 46.0°F |
| May 5 | 44.3°F | 49.7°F | 46.2°F |
| May 6 | 44.5°F | 49.7°F | 46.6°F |
| May 7 | 44.9°F | 49.7°F | 45.3°F |
| May 8 | 45.5°F | 50.7°F | 45.1°F |
| May 9 | 46.0°F | 52.7°F | 47.0°F |
| May 10 | 46.5°F | 51.0°F | 48.2°F |
| May 11 | 46.4°F | 51.0°F | 48.1°F |
| May 12 | 47.0°F | 51.6°F | 49.5°F |
| May 13 | 47.0°F | 51.6°F | 48.8°F |
| May 14 | 47.8°F | 52.4°F | 49.9°F |
| May 15 | 48.5°F | 52.1°F | 49.6°F |
| May 16 | 49.1°F | 56.2°F | 52.1°F |
| May 17 | 49.1°F | 54.4°F | 51.3°F |
| May 18 | 50.3°F | 54.2°F | 52.2°F |
| May 19 | 50.7°F | 55.5°F | 50.8°F |
| May 20 | 51.1°F | 55.8°F | 50.3°F |
| May 21 | 51.5°F | 56.7°F | 50.8°F |
| May 22 | 52.1°F | 58.8°F | 51.4°F |
| May 23 | 53.0°F | 62.2°F | 50.9°F |
| May 24 | 53.6°F | 62.1°F | 51.8°F |
| May 25 | 54.0°F | 60.9°F | 51.0°F |
| May 26 | 54.6°F | 61.6°F | 52.3°F |
| May 27 | 55.1°F | 61.4°F | 52.0°F |
| May 28 | 55.7°F | 61.7°F | 52.5°F |
| May 29 | 56.1°F | 61.7°F | 53.2°F |
| May 30 | 56.7°F | 60.8°F | 54.3°F |
| May 31 | 57.5°F | 60.5°F | 56.7°F |
In Buffalo, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 38.
The warmest water in Buffalo was recorded on August 13, 2016, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 10, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.1°F in Winter, 40.7°F in Spring, 69.9°F in Summer, and 61.4°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 38.4°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 63.0°F.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg |
53.5°F
|
12mi |
| Hamilton |
49.1°F
|
55mi |
| Mississauga |
48.1°F
|
62mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Buffalo