May in Buffalo, NY: variable for golf — mixed conditions — check the live score. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average May Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 65°F |
| Avg daily low | 49°F |
| Rainy days | 15 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 12.4 mph |
May reshapes how you plan your tee time in Buffalo more than almost any other month. April's 17 precip days and 14.5 mph winds kept you reactive — checking forecasts the morning of and hoping for a break. By May, the numbers shift enough that you can commit further ahead: 15 precip days (the third-driest month of the year) and a peak wind of 12.4 mph put afternoon rounds within reach without the white-knuckle gamble of early spring.
The 65°F average high lands squarely in the ideal range, though the 16°F daily swing means a 49°F morning start still calls for layers. Booking a mid-morning tee time — say 9 to 10 AM — lets temperatures climb before you're deep into the back nine. The Variable season badge reflects real unpredictability, but May is when Buffalo golf starts rewarding planners rather than just the patient.
With 15 precip days spread across the month, mid-week morning slots booked 3–4 days out tend to align well with Buffalo's May forecast windows, which are more readable at that range than in April. Weekend peak demand is real here, so if a Friday evening model shows a dry Saturday, grab the tee time that night rather than waiting until morning. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
May's 65°F average high is a full 12°F warmer than April's 53°F, and precipitation days drop from 17 to 15, making tee-time commitments noticeably less risky. Moving into June, temperatures rise another 9°F to a 74°F average high while precip days fall by one more, so June edges May for comfort and reliability. Wind stays essentially the same — both months sit at 12.4 mph — meaning that particular variable won't be the reason you choose one month over the other.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Buffalo, NY for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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May is one of Buffalo's more playable spring months, with a 65°F average high and 15 precipitation days — the third-driest month of the year. The 16°F daily swing between the 65°F high and 49°F low means morning rounds require extra layers, but afternoon windows are genuinely comfortable. The Variable season tier reflects real weather swings, so flexibility in your schedule still pays off.
Peak wind in May averages 12.4 mph, tied with June and the fourth-calmest reading of the year. That falls in the moderate range, manageable for most shots but enough to affect club selection on exposed holes near Lake Erie. Winds tend to be least consistent during active frontal passages, which can arrive quickly in May, so morning tee times before afternoon instability are generally the safer call.