What is the weather like in Boston vs New York in May?

In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; New York averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 105 mm.

Boston vs New York in May

Boston and New York are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air; New York is nice, rainy.

Boston vs New York — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Boston	🇺🇸 New York
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	88/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	21°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	22° / 13°
Rainfall	78 mm	105 mm
Rainy days	9	10
Humidity	73%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	43	57

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Boston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, a little rain, clean air · best September86
New York 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy · best May88

Boston vs New York in May — FAQ

Is May better in Boston or New York?: Boston and New York are nearly tied in May — 86 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Boston is nice, a little rain, clean air; New York is nice, rainy.
What is the weather like in Boston vs New York in May?: In May, Boston averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; New York averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 105 mm.