New York City Weather in May

What's the weather like in New York City (New York) in May 2024?

The climate in New York City during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in New York City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

New York City weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22°C 71.5°F
Nightly temperature 11.5°C 52.6°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 107 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New York City with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in New York City

New York City average temperature in May

May rainfall

New York City average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

New York City average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in New York City in May 2024.