New York weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit New York: highs of 17°C (63°F) and about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 63% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and about as wet; June brings highs of 23°C (73°F) and 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for New York City, the largest city in New York. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit New York?
best month Weather score 62/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in New York.
Does it rain a lot in New York in May?
Some rain is normal: about 101 mm (4.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is New York in May?
Days average 17°C (63°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
New York weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C (38°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 99 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 95 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (44°F) | 1°C (35°F) | 113 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| April | 12°C (54°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 107 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | 63% | best |
| June | 23°C (73°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 115 mm | 59% | best |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | 54% | best |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 114 mm | 53% | best |
| September | 23°C (74°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 97 mm | 51% | best |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 124 mm | 55% | best |
| November | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 101 mm | 57% | fair |
| December | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 133 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across New York in May
Weather can differ a lot within New York: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Brooklyn | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Queens | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Manhattan | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm | best |
| The Bronx | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Staten Island | 21°C (69°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 98 mm | best |
| Buffalo | 18°C (65°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 85 mm | best |
| Jamaica | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | best |
| Rochester | 20°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 85 mm | best |
| Yonkers | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 98 mm | best |
| East Flatbush | 17°C (63°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 101 mm | best |