New York City weather in May 2021

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21
21°C max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
12
12°C min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
103
103 mm of monthly rainfall
7
7 (High) UV index
12
12°C sea temperature

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The May weather guide for New York City, New York shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New York City in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in New York City in May, falling to 12°C at night.

How sunny is it in New York City in May?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in New York City in May - that's 57% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New York City in May?

The average sea temperature around New York City in May is 12°C.

Does it rain in New York City in May?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in New York City in May and the average monthly rainfall is 103mm.

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