Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in May
In May, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area averages a high of 71°F and a low of 48°F, with 3.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 385,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 27 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 71° / 48°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 14h 27m
- Visitors
- 385,000
- Crowds
- Busy
May is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Andover Aeroflex AP, NJ, 12.3 miles from the park's center, 583 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 71° / 55° | Busy | Mild |
| Stonewall National Monument | 71° / 55° | Few or no visits | Mild |
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 71° / 55° | Busy | Mild |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | 68° / 53° | Busy | Mild |
| Valley Forge National Historical Park | 75° / 51° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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