New York City in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New York City in may 2025
The weather in New York City in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
22%
21%
11%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
26%
23%
10%
Weather at 6pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
23%
21%
15%
Weather at 3am
58°F
31%
22%
22%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New York City in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New York City in may.
The climate of New York City in may is good
Located in the heart of spring, the climate throughout May in New York is the perfect representation of the spring season for the North American continent: a wonderful sunshine all day, at least for most of the month, a pleasant atmosphere in the morning and even less precipitation that continues to diminish over the course of the day.
First Ten Days of May in New York
Temperatures are mild at the first glimmer of the day but continue to climb in the hours that follow. The gentle feeling of the morning turns into a comfortable warmth by the middle of the day and in the early evening. The first ten days allows the New Yorkers to enjoy a weather in New York throughout May that is very pleasant.
Second Ten Days of May in New York
The weather continues to improve in mid-May. The heat intensifies slowly as the temperatures rise gradually. It is now possible to enjoy the pleasant weather conditions of the day. In this period, the spring climate of New York is favorable, especially for those who cannot stand the summer heat.
Third Ten Days of May in New York
The last days of May have the same characteristics as at the beginning of the month, however some days experience intermittent rains that may come as a surprise in the middle of a walk.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New York City in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.84km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:39 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New York City in may 2024:
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 77°F
58°F to 63°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 54°F
58°F to 67°F
61°F to 76°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 70°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 68°F
58°F to 59°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 76°F
65°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
65°F to 85°F
67°F to 76°F
67°F to 83°F
67°F to 68°F
65°F to 81°F
61°F to 76°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near New York City:
| Brooklyn in may | good weather |
| New Jersey in may | good weather |
| Connecticut in may | good weather |
| Philadelphia in may | good weather |
| Atlantic City in may | good weather |
| Wildwood in may | good weather |
| Albany in may | good weather |
| Rhode Island in may | good weather |
| Baltimore in may | good weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in may | good weather |
| Massachusetts in may | good weather |
| Maryland in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for New York City in may:
Weather data for New York City for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New York City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New York City can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to New York City.