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Weather · May
Jersey City weather in May
Average highs of 71°F, lows of 55°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
May is Jersey City’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 55°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 9° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 71°F
- Average low
- 55°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Wet days
- 12
- Sunrise · sunset
- 5:39 AM · 8:05 PM
May across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in May
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.
May is good for
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Questions
How hot does it get in Jersey City in May?
Average highs are 71°F and average lows 55°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Jersey City in May?
May averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Jersey City in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:39 AM and sets about 8:05 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Jersey City?
Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, New York Cntrl Pk Twr station (5.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.