What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Vail in May?

In May, Lake Placid averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Vail averages 17°C high / -1°C low with about 66 mm.

Lake Placid vs Vail in May

Vail is the better pick in May — 35 vs 21 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is cool, a little rain, reliable snow, while Lake Placid is nice, rainy, clean air.

Lake Placid vs Vail — May climate, side by side

	Lake Placid	Vail
Comfort score	21/100 (F)	35/100 (F)
Feels-like high	16°C	15°C
Avg high / low	18° / 4°	17° / -1°
Rainfall	86 mm	66 mm
Rainy days	12	11
Humidity	73%	65%
Air quality (AQI)	39	65

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

Lake Placid vs Vail in May — FAQ

Is May better in Lake Placid or Vail?: Vail is the better pick in May — 35 vs 21 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is cool, a little rain, reliable snow, while Lake Placid is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Vail in May?: In May, Lake Placid averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 86 mm of rain; Vail averages 17°C high / -1°C low with about 66 mm.