Weather in May 2024

New York weather in May 2024

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The average weather in New York in May

The temperatures in New York in May are usually low and can range between 12°C and 20°C.

You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in New York. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in New York in May 2024.

If you’re planning to visit New York in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for New York before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
20° / 12°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
Dry Days
23
Rainfall
Rainfall
137
mm
9.0
Sun Hours
9.0
Hrs

New York annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 1° / -4° 6 16 9 119 mm
Awful
February 3° / -3° 8 11 10 136 mm
Awful
March 7° / 1° 8 17 7 149 mm
Awful
April 13° / 6° 8 21 1 141 mm
Bad
May 20° / 12° 8 23 0 137 mm
Ok
June 25° / 17° 8 22 0 161 mm
Good
July 28° / 20° 10 21 0 201 mm
Good
August 28° / 20° 7 24 0 183 mm
Good
September 24° / 17° 6 24 0 128 mm
Perfect
October 17° / 11° 7 24 0 160 mm
Ok
November 10° / 5° 6 23 1 108 mm
Ok
December 5° / 1° 7 17 7 166 mm
Awful
Temperatures in New York in May
Rain in New York in May

Weather in New York in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in New York in May?
The average temperature in New York in May is 12/20° C.
What is the chance of rain in New York in May?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in New York during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit New York?
The weather in New York in May is ok.
Can it snow in New York in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in New York in May.
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