Weather in Manhattan, New York, United States in May
In an average May, Manhattan sees a daily high around 67°F and a low around 48°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 67°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 58°F to 77°F |
| Average low | 48°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
88°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
45°F
2020-05-09
Low
Highest
68°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
32°F
1986-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
106°F
2022-05-31
Lowest
23°F
1986-05-04
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2012-05-29
Lowest
4.1 g/m³
2020-05-09
Wind
Highest
23 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
4 mph
1982-05-16
Precip
Wettest
10.68 in
1989
Driest
1.36 in
2015
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