Avg high
21°C
Avg low
11°C
Rainfall
97 mm
Rain days
11.8
Sunshine
10.3 h/day
Daylight
14.3 h
What to pack for New York City in May
- t-shirts and light layers
- a light jacket for evenings
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
Humidity averages 70%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.
How May compares
Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.
New York City in May: the details
In May, New York City sees average daytime highs of 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 11°C (52°F). Rainfall totals roughly 97 mm across 11.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.3 hours per day with 14.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 70%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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