New York City weather in May (New York State, United States of America)
Planning a trip to New York City in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.
In May, New York City generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.
New York City in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New York City climate page with graphs.
New York City, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Water Temperature
10°C
Chance of Rain
40%
Precipitation
112 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
62%
Windspeed
18 km/h
Sunshine
258 hours
Percentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in New York City in May?
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 in May.
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