Is it normal for it to be this hot in NYC in May?

It's gonna be another hot one, New York City.

But is this type of weather even normal for May?

As the city falls under a heat advisory this week, here's what to know about the forecast, and if this heat is expected this time of year.

NYC weather

This week, temperatures in the city will be hitting the 90s before sharply falling. It's expected to be so hot a heat advisory has been issued and NYC Emergency Management has activated its heat emergency plan.

Here's the forecast, according to AccuWeather:

• Tuesday, May 19: high of 97 degrees, low of 75 degrees
• Wednesday, May 20: high of 92 degrees, low of 58 degrees
• Thursday, May 21: high of 66 degrees, low of 53 degrees
• Friday, May 22: high of 65 degrees, low of 51 degrees

Cooling centers across the city will be open, too.

NYC average weather this time of year

According to the National Weather Service, the average temperature for Central Park in May 2025 was 62.3 degrees.

In May, the average temperature typically hovers in the 60s. With a high of 97 degrees for Tuesday, AccuWeather says that it's approaching the record high of 99 degrees in 1962 for this day.

Memorial Day weekend weather for NYC

This holiday weekend might be a rainy one. Here's the forecast for Memorial Day weekend in New York City, according to AccuWeather:

• Saturday, May 23: high of 56 degrees, low of 51 degrees. Periods of rain expected
• Sunday, May 24: high of 62 degrees, low of 55 degrees. Periods of rain expected
• Monday, May 25: high of 67 degrees, low of 61 degrees. Cloudy with some sun, some showers possible