Manhattan, New York Weather in May
United States · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (69°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall96 mm (3.8 in)
RatingExcellent 8.1/10
In May, Manhattan has average highs of 20°C (69°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). May is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 14.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Manhattan?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Manhattan. The weather rates excellent (8.1/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (69°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 59% |
| Daylight | 14.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 5 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with 13 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Manhattan in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Manhattan weather in other months
Jan2°C / -5°C91 mmPoorFeb3°C / -5°C83 mmPoorMar8°C / -1°C103 mmPoorApr15°C / 4°C109 mmGoodMay20°C / 10°C96 mmExcellentJun25°C / 16°C107 mmGoodJul29°C / 19°C122 mmFairAug29°C / 19°C116 mmGoodSep25°C / 15°C104 mmExcellentOct19°C / 9°C124 mmGoodNov11°C / 2°C87 mmFairDec5°C / -2°C121 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit ManhattanJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Los Angeles, California25°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas28°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado23°C · 65 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- New York17°C · 101 mm
- The Bronx, New York20°C · 96 mm
- Brooklyn, New York17°C · 101 mm
- Queens, New York17°C · 101 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania22°C · 93 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts19°C · 93 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.