Weather in New York City in May
In an average May, New York City sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 51°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 59°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 51°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2026-05-20
Lowest
46°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
72°F
1987-05-31
Lowest
33°F
2020-05-09
Feels-like
Highest
119°F
2022-05-21
Lowest
21°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
19.6 g/m³
1991-05-31
Lowest
3.0 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
20 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
4 mph
1996-05-29
Gust
Highest
61 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
2000-05-21
Precip
Wettest
10.49 in
1984
Driest
1.08 in
1993
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