Gateway National Recreation Area in May
In May, Gateway National Recreation Area averages a high of 68°F and a low of 53°F, with 3.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 782,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 14 hours 25 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 68° / 53°F
- Precipitation
- 3.7in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 25m
- Visitors
- 782,000
- Crowds
- Busy
May is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with busy crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at New York Jfk Intl AP, NY, 5.7 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in May
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Clinton National Monument | 71° / 55° | Busy | Mild |
| Statue of Liberty National Monument | 71° / 55° | Busy | Mild |
| Stonewall National Monument | 71° / 55° | Few or no visits | Mild |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | 71° / 48° | Busy | Mild |
| Independence National Historical Park | 76° / 56° | Very busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gateway National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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