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Typical May weather
New York City
New York · May
71° days
55° nights
about 7 rainy days · 14½ hours of daylight
What to pack
- Light jacket
- Umbrella
What May feels like
May is when the sidewalk sheds come down, the outdoor tables reappear, and a rooftop bar stops being an act of endurance. Fleet Week lands around Memorial Day, which means sailors in dress whites on the subway and a genuinely festive Intrepid pier.
Rain arrives about 7 days of the month, so keep one flexible day in your plans.
The numbers
| Typical high | 71° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 55° |
| Days with real rain | 7 |
| Total rain | 4.0 in |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 5:38 am / 8:06 pm |