New York in May
sweet spot · the best month of the 10 that clear the bar
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The numbers
| Daily high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Nightly low | 12°C |
| Feels like, afternoon | 19°C |
| Rainy days | 9 · 98 mm |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day |
| Daylight | 14.3 h/day |
| Crowds | 85 / 100, higher is quieter |
Ten-year averages for this calendar month. A rainy day is one with at least 2 mm.
Public holidays in May
Holidays crowd a place out and push fares up around them; they count toward the crowd score above.
What May is known for
- Shoulder season — Spring offers pleasant weather and blooming attractions before the summer rush.
Written by a language model from the climate figures; the numbers above are measured and win where the two disagree.
What to pack
- Warm layers for the evenings, which drop to about 12°C.
- A packable rain jacket for the 9 or so rainy days.
- Sun protection: about 10 hours of sunshine a day.
Each line is a threshold over the ten-year figures above, not advice from anywhere else.
Before you go
| Cost of living | expensive — prices run about 100% of the United States' (World Bank, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Currency | United states dollar |
| Languages | Hawaiian, Spanish, Samoan, Chamorro |
| Plugs | Type A and B, 120 V |
| Driving | On the right |
| Emergency | 911 |
| Calling code | +1 |
| Travel advice | No advice against travel — UK Foreign Office, updated 2026-08-18 |
Health. Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Dial 911 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to … More.
Facts from Wikidata (CC0), the UK Foreign Office (Open Government Licence) and the World Bank, refreshed 2026-09-23. The advisory is written for British travellers; entry rules depend on your passport.
The other months at New York
- January avoid
- February avoid
- March ok
- April sweet spot
- May
- June sweet spot
- July good
- August good
- September sweet spot
- October ok
- November ok
- December ok
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