New York in May: weather & travel advice
New York in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 17 °C (cool). With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
New York · MayPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 17 °C
- Night
- 12 °C
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachLimited47/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveGood74/100
FamilyUnsuitable42/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 11 rainy days)
- High humidity (84 %)
All months at a glance
4J
4F
7M
12A
17M
23J
26J
26A
23S
18O
12N
7D
11J
10F
11M
11A
11M
10J
10J
9A
8S
8O
9N
11D
Similar destinations in May
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in May?
Daytime highs average around 17 °C, with nights around 12 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 11 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit New York?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.