New York Weather in May
United States · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (62°F)
Avg low11°C (53°F)
Rainfall101 mm (4.0 in)
RatingGood 7.1/10
Expect mild days in New York in May: the average high is 17°C (62°F) and the average low is 11°C (53°F). May is spring in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain spread over 12 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 14.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit New York?
May is a good time to visit New York (7.1/10), though June and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (62°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (53°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 101 mm (4.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 62% |
| Daylight | 14.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.6 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for New York in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
New York weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 1°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 11°C101 mmGoodJun22°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 21°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 12°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 6°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit New YorkJune →
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
- Manhattan, New York20°C · 96 mm
- Brooklyn, New York17°C · 101 mm
- Queens, New York17°C · 101 mm
- The Bronx, New York20°C · 96 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania22°C · 93 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts19°C · 93 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.