Rockaway Weather in May

What's the weather like in Rockaway (New Jersey) in May 2025?

The climate in Rockaway during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Rockaway and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Rockaway weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Nightly temperature 7.4°C 45.3°F
Average temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rockaway with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Rockaway

Rockaway average temperature in May

May rainfall

Rockaway average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Rockaway 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 Rockaway in May 2025.