New York State weather in May
Are you planning a trip to New York State in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in New York State in May?
New York State is a region in the United States of America. May in New York State generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Montauk at 18°C to warm in Saugerties at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Saugerties and 10°C in Montauk.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Niagara Falls with an average of 61 mm to high rainfall in Lake Placid with 117 mm. Meanwhile, New York City enjoys close to 258 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in New York State for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New York State climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in New York State?
New York City
In May New York City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Brooklyn
In May Brooklyn generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Queens
In May Queens generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Buffalo
In May Buffalo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Staten Island
In May Staten Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New York State, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit New York State?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in New York City, May might be a good time to visit New York State.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in New York City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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