Washington DC vs New York

Washington DC and New York are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Washington DC sits in the comfortable travel range at 23°C. New York is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in May.

Washington DC reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

New York averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 11°C (52°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Washington DC receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

New York sees 67 mm over 6 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.