Weather in New York: May
 |
Average day temperature: | 68.9°F |
| Average night temperature: | 57.6°F | |
 |
Sea water temperature: | 56.8°F |
 |
Number of sunny days: | 12 days |
| Day length: | 14.0 - 14.9 hours | |
 |
Number of rainy days: | 5 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 2.6 in. | |
| more information | ||
14 days
forecast
forecast
| New York |
sea water
temperature
temperature
| New York |
Air temperature in May, °F
Show year:
2025
2024
2023
The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 81°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 46°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 67.6°F and 55.7°F.
Sea water temperature in New York in May, °F
Show year:
2025
2024
2023
The average sea water temperature in May of 2025 was 57.3°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 61.7°F and 52.0°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in New York in May is 2.8 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 8.6 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.7.
Best time for vacation in New York
New York on a weather map
Places in USA:
Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
New York
Local time: 20:49
December 18, thursday
2100
46°F
NW
6 mph
6 mph
December 19, friday
0000
46°F
N
4 mph
4 mph
0300
48°F
N
12 mph
12 mph
0600
52°F
N
18 mph
18 mph
0900
54°F
N
24 mph
24 mph
1200
54°F
NE
17 mph
17 mph
1500
46°F
E
13 mph
13 mph
1800
39°F
E
13 mph
13 mph
