Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
New York, New York, United States in May
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
104mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 104mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
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Compare New York, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May104mm average rain
May is close to New York's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May8.3 hours average sun
May is one of New York's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May13°C average sea
May is close to New York's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May47 weather score
May sits close to New York's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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