Best time to visit New York in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit New York (rank 1 of 12, score 84/100).
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Is May the best time to visit New York?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, May places #1 with a score of 84/100. That makes it one of the top 3 months — recommended.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 99/100 | inside the ideal 16–25°C comfort band |
| Rain | 55.5/100 | moderate rainfall (86.1 mm over ~13 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (10.6 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 21.1°C / low 11.1°C, 86.1 mm rain, 10.6 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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