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What to pack for New York in May
Typical May, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 68°F, lows 48°F, rain 13 of 31 days
wethigh UVmild
Sunset lands around 8:15pm. Wind averages 11 mph. No border paperwork on this one.
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Packing for
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Essentials
12 items
13 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
UV index hits 8.1 and May sun reflects off water and pavement.
Glare off the coast and 14.7 hours of daylight strain unprotected eyes.
Humidity at 73% keeps insects active through the warm evening hours.
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Rural terrain and coastal access mean help is sometimes far away.
Daylight runs 14.7 hours, and phones drain fast with constant use.
Fits overhead on every US airline and skips the checked-bag line.
Fourteen hours of daylight means long days exploring the park and coast.
Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.
For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.
Before you go
3 to sort
Recommended
8 items
UV hits 8.1 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.
At 8.1 UV, a wide brim shields the face during long days outdoors.
Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.
One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.
Domestic travel through rural areas makes bag tracking worth the weight.
Laundry happens once a week, so clothes pack tighter when sorted.
Thirteen rain days means wet gear and mud require frequent washing.
Nice to have
7 items you could skip
Thirteen rain days mean wet feet and mud on trails near the park.
Lips burn faster than skin in May sun near coastal areas.
Tap water is safe, but hands touch many surfaces on the road.
Insect bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already raw and tender.
One outlet per guesthouse means cables stay plugged in longer than usual.
TSA locks work on domestic flights and protect bags in shared lodging.
One bathroom sink and shared guesthouse space make hanging storage essential.
Basics
16 things you probably own already