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

Curious about the May weather in Queens? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Queens generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Queens in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 258 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 Queens climate page with graphs.

 

Queens, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 111 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 (2 KM, 1 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Queens in May?

For visitors traveling to Queens, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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