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

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Brooklyn during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

May in Brooklyn generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Brooklyn in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Expect around 13 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 258 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Brooklyn.

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 Brooklyn climate page with graphs.

 

Brooklyn, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn.

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