Typical Weather in New York, NY in May

69° F Avg High

52° F Avg Low

8 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

Highs in May are typically around 69°F, which is warmer than usual in New York. Lows overnight are typically around 52°F. Daily high temperatures can range between 64°F and 73°F, and will often rise as the month goes on.

May is a great time to visit New York, with mild temperatures and sunny days being very common.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 25% chance of rain for any given day in May. It's one of the rainier months of the year for New York, with total rainfall for the month around 4 inches.

Rainfall Throughout the Year

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📍 Nearby Cities in May

70°F / 51°F
69°F / 48°F
67°F / 46°F
77°F / 58°F
65°F / 43°F
66°F / 47°F

📅 Year Round Weather in New York

35°F / 21°F
39°F / 25°F
47°F / 31°F
58°F / 41°F
69°F / 52°F
77°F / 61°F
83°F / 68°F
81°F / 66°F
74°F / 58°F
63°F / 46°F
53°F / 38°F
41°F / 27°F
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