Will I be hot?
Will I be hot in Pittsburgh in May?
Verdict
No — No, comfortable.
Highs cap at 70°F — no heat-management gear needed.
Day vs. night
Day
70°F
Comfortable
A T-shirt and a light overshirt is enough.
Night
49°F
Cool
You'll want a warm layer after sunset — not a heavy coat.
Why
Pittsburgh in May averages highs of 70°F, lows of 49°F, 15 rainy days.
Temperature is comfortable across the day; pack for style and weather resistance, not heat management.
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