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New York City weather in May (New York State, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to New York City in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, New York City usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 22°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

New York City in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month enjoys around 258 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Average windspeed

May has wind speeds averaging 5 m/s. You can expect gentle to moderate winds that move small trees and make flags wave steadily on typical days. Conditions typically range from light breezes to moderate winds.

Average water temperature in May

The water temperature sits at a bone-chilling 10°C, making swimming virtually impossible for most visitors.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our New York City's climate page.

New York City, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 112 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57%  

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to New York City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New York City.

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