Things to do in Johnstown in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Johnstown. The weather is usually mildly cool with a gentle breeze, with temperatures ranging from 51—70°F (10—21°C).

Johnstown has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Johnstown. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Johnstown in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Johnstown in May

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Holidays in Johnstown in May
May
  • Cinco de Mayo (May 5)
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Weather in Johnstown in May

Temperatures on an average day in Johnstown in May

The average temperature in Johnstown in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) to a low of 51°F (10°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool with a gentle breeze.

For comparison, the hottest month in Johnstown, July, has days with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows of 63°F (17°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 33°F (1°C) and lows of 19°F (-7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Johnstown in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
70°F
highs
51°F
lows

General weather summary

Mildly cool with a gentle breeze
Feels like
52%
Chance of rain
0.191 in
Amount
10.1 mph
Wind speed
82%
Humidity
14.4 hrs
Daylight length
6:00 AM
Sunrise
8:23 PM
Sunset
40%
Cloud cover
Sweater, rain coat and rain boots
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 70°F (21°C) and a low of 51°F (10°C), it generally feels mildly cool with a gentle breeze. There might also be a moderate chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater and top it off with a rain coat and rain boots
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Best attractions for Johnstown in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Johnstown has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Johnstown that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Johnstown for May.
The Johnstown Inclined Plane
1. The Johnstown Inclined Plane
4.7
(573)
Historical landmark
Transportation
Landmark 19th-century funicular & lookout featuring scenic panoramas, a visitor center & an eatery.
Johnstown Flood Museum
2. Johnstown Flood Museum
4.5
(501)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Multistory museum featuring exhibits, artifacts & maps chronicling the historic flood of 1889.
Grandview Cemetery
3. Grandview Cemetery
3.8
(28)
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
Heritage Discovery Center
4. Heritage Discovery Center
4.5
(252)
History museum
Museums
Dynamic museum with permanent & rotating exhibits on local history, plus a 3rd floor kids' center.
1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial
5. 1ST SUMMIT ARENA @ Cambria County War Memorial
4.4
(775)
Arena
Sights & Landmarks
B & L Wine Cellars
6. B & L Wine Cellars
4.9
(54)
Wine bar
Food & Drink
Greenhouse Park
7. Greenhouse Park
4.6
(345)
Park
Nature & Parks
Sargent's Stadium at the Point
8. Sargent's Stadium at the Point
4.3
(271)
Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Ephrata Cloister
9. Ephrata Cloister
4.7
(481)
History museum
Museums
Visitors can explore the unique buildings & grounds of this monastic community founded in the 1700s.
Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO)
10. Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO)
4.6
(11)
Performing arts group
Concerts & Shows
Cole Run Falls
11. Cole Run Falls
4.6
(54)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
Small, secluded waterfall in a natural setting with wooded hiking trails nearby.

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