New York vs Washington in May

New York and Washington are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy; Washington is warm, rainy.

New York vs WashingtonMay climate, side by side

New YorkWashington
Comfort score88/100 (A)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high21°C25°C
Avg high / low22° / 13°25° / 13°
Rainfall105 mm137 mm
Rainy days1012
Humidity73%73%
Air quality (AQI)5754

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

New York vs Washington in May — FAQ

Is May better in New York or Washington?
New York and Washington are nearly tied in May — 88 vs 87 on SeasonMap's comfort score. New York is nice, rainy; Washington is warm, rainy.
What is the weather like in New York vs Washington in May?
In May, New York averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Washington averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 137 mm.