May · United States
Best time to visit Empire State Building in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Empire State Building in May
Average temperature 15°C, 78 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 78 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Empire State Building scores 8.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 78 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Empire State Building raises its Art Deco spire over Midtown Manhattan, with an open-air deck on the 86th floor.
May in Empire State Building — reliably good (2nd best month)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 78 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 2nd of 12 months, versus 8.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Empire State Building in May?
- In May, Empire State Building averages 15°C, 78 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Empire State Building?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Empire State Building in May?
- Expect about 78 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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