What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in May?

In May, Lake Placid averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Sun Valley averages 16°C high / 1°C low with about 55 mm.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in May

Sun Valley is the better pick in May — 34 vs 21 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sun Valley is cool, a little rain, reliable snow, while Lake Placid is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley — May climate, side by side

	Lake Placid	Sun Valley
Comfort score	21/100 (F)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	14°C
Avg high / low	18° / 4°	16° / 1°
Rainfall	86 mm	55 mm
Rainy days	12	8
Humidity	73%	70%
Air quality (AQI)	39	53

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Placid or Sun Valley?: Sun Valley is the better pick in May — 34 vs 21 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Sun Valley is cool, a little rain, reliable snow, while Lake Placid is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in May?: In May, Lake Placid averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Sun Valley averages 16°C high / 1°C low with about 55 mm.