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

Is May a good time to explore Staten Island weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Staten Island includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Staten Island in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

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 and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Staten Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 258 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

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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 Staten Island, 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Staten Island.

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