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Yonkers weather in May

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 50°F and 4.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Yonkers’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 50°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 10° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
50°F
Precipitation
4.3 in
Wet days
12
Sunrise · sunset
5:38 AM · 8:05 PM

May across the year

  1. 40°23°Jan
  2. 43°25°Feb
  3. 51°31°Mar
  4. 63°40°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 81°59°Jun
  7. 86°64°Jul
  8. 84°63°Aug
  9. 77°56°Sep
  10. 65°45°Oct
  11. 54°36°Nov
  12. 45°29°Dec

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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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April63°F40°F4.3 in
May73°F50°F4.3 in
June81°F59°F4.6 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Yonkers in May?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 50°F, for a daily mean of 61°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Yonkers in May?

May averages 4.3 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 Yonkers in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:38 AM and sets about 8:05 PM, for roughly 14.5 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Yonkers?

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, Dobbs Ferry-Ardsley station (6.2 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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