New York, United States weather in May

Averages from 2021–2025 (155 days of record).

Average high: 71°F
Average low: 53°F
Rainy days: ~12 per month
Total precipitation: 4.5 in
Warmest recorded: 93°F
Coldest recorded: 42°F

Expect May days in New York, United States to top out around 71°F and cool to about 53°F overnight, with roughly 12 days of measurable rain across the month. In recent years May has ranged from 42°F to 93°F.

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Current New York, United States forecast → · Historical data by Open-Meteo (ERA5).