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Weather · May

Newark weather in May

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 54°F and 4.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Newark’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 54°F. That is 10° warmer than April, and 9° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
54°F
Precipitation
4.0 in
Wet days
11
Sunrise · sunset
5:39 AM · 8:06 PM

May across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°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 11 days this month.

May is good for

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April63°F44°F3.9 in
May73°F54°F4.0 in
June82°F64°F4.3 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in May?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 54°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in May?

May averages 4.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Newark in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:39 AM and sets about 8:06 PM, for roughly 14.4 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Newark?

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, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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