New York weather in May
May in New York: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in New York · #107 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 97 mm / 3.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 57 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit New York?
- May in New York: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in May?
- In May, New York averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 11°C, with about 96.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in May?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 57 in May.