| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 10, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 10, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ANGIODYNAMICS INC |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-50761 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-3146460 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 14 Plaza Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Latham |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 12110 |
| City Area Code | 518 |
| Local Phone Number | 795-1400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001275187 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ANGO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
