Manhattan Weather in May

What's the weather like in Manhattan (New York) in May 2025?

The climate in Manhattan during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Manhattan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Average temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 104 mm 4.1 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Humidity 65%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Manhattan

Manhattan average temperature in May

May rainfall

Manhattan average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Manhattan average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Manhattan in May 2024.

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Manhattan weather stats

Manhattan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: February 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.6°C 36.7°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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