New York City · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 70°F, low 53°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
70° / 53°F
Humidity
70%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
13 mph
What May feels like in New York City
Sunrise
05:38
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:07
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in New York City in May
The kit for May in New York City: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+10° avg high
-1 rain days
New York City in April →
May
70°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-9° avg high
-1 rain days
New York City in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in New York City in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in New York City in May?+
Average high 70°F, average low 53°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in New York City?+
Compared to April (avg high 60°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 78°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in New York City in May?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in May, on average.