Newark weather in May (New Jersey, United States of America)

What is the weather forecast for Newark in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Newark includes high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Newark in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 258 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Newark climate page with graphs.

 

Newark, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 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 Newark, 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 Newark.

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