What To Pack For A May Trip To NYC

As all of New York’s colors and blooms come out in spring, and the city wakes up from winterhibernation, May is a perfect time to book your long-awaited trip to New York! As the weathertransitions and outdoor events pick up, we’ve put together some tips for how to best dress for amonth of mixed rain and shine, but plenty of exploring to do!Weather

With the long and dreary New York City winter behind us, and with the official start of spring, May isa fantastic month to visit the Big Apple. When packing for May weather in NYC, bear in mind thatwhile the day warms up gradually, it’s still not complete summer weather. For the beginning of Mayearly morning lows tend to be in the mid to upper 40s F, with afternoon high temperatures rising tothe mid-60s F. However, the occasional colder morning can still drop to the upper 30s to near 40F.Towards the end of May the temperature rise further as the city inches closer to summer, andafternoon temperatures can reach into the low to mid-70s F or even the mid-80s F on a lucky sunnyday. What this means for packing is that for the most of May, you’ll want to dress in layers. You canstill pack your colorful spring dresses and skirts, so long as you bring your tights and a sweater orcardigan for the mornings. The same goes for your thinner spring blouses or crop tops, you can stillwear them with jeans and a jacket or sweater.

For the evenings in May, make sure to still pack a light coat or jacket – it still gets quite cold at nightas the temperatures drop. If you’re one to get cold easily, a light scarf wouldn’t be a bad idea either.Also, while you’re likely to get some sun, it’s still worth considering that May can be rather cloudyand wet in the city. A waterproof jacket, hoodie, or small umbrella is a good safety net to avoidgetting soaked in an unexpected shower. Because of this, it’s worth bringing some cute, closed-toedshoes on your trip – this could be a nice pair of booties for going out, and a pair of simple andcomfortable sneakers that go with everything and won’t hurt your feet.

EventsThe People’s BallIf you’re looking for a reason to get dressed up in New York City, look no further than The People’sBall, held on May 1 at the Brooklyn Public Library. For those who have always loved theextravagance and creativity of the Met Gala, this is your chance to experience your own version of it.The People’s Ball is a free event that requires only a simple RSVP. But most importantly, the eventinvites all of its diverse guests to express their individuality and style to the max. This is not themoment to dress conventionally or to be shy, rather it is a safe and inclusive space where you canstrut the runway in your most outlandish, imaginative, and daring ensemble. So pack somethingsexy, something colourful, or something bold (just not something boring) that gives you confidenceand expresses who you are, and celebrate fashion and happiness at this exciting evening.

Spring FestFor music fans, Spring Fest on May 7 is the place to be to hear a star-studded line-up of excitingEDM, house, and electronic stars, held at The Lefrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park. Beyond thebumping music and dancing, you can enjoy a day of delicious food and drink, in the beautiful parkvenue. To match the upbeat and energetic vibes of the festival, you should feel free to dress astrendily as you want. Have fun with your makeup, jewellery and outfit – play with shiny and metallic

colors or dress in a cool classic New York black outfit. Just bear in mind that although it will bewarmer in a dancing crowd, it is still an outdoor venue and there’s always a chance of showers. So ifyou can style in a jacket or extra layer into your outfit, you’ll be safe whatever happens.

BroadwayEveryone knows that New York is the home of entertainment – a quick glance on a billboard, anewspaper or magazine, or online will inform you of all the numerous shows and performancesgoing on across the city. If you’re around in May, it would be a crime not to try to catch one of theworld-famous shows playing on Broadway. The May calendar for Broadway includes plenty ofclassics like Wicked or Book of Mormon and modern favorites like Hamilton or Harry Potter and theCursed Child. For less mainstream shows, you can also check out the off-Broadways shows if you’relooking to discover something new. But whatever you are planning to see, you’ll want to look yourbest for this legendary institution. While there’s no dress code so no need to dress too formal, youcan certainly make a night of it and wear a nice dress or semi-casual look. But as the bare minimum,you will need to look presentable and put together – jeans are fine with a nice blouse, but leave yoursweats or athleisure at home.

Ninth Avenue International Food FestivalDiversity and food – these are two great hallmarks of the city, and anytime they go together, you’reguaranteed to enjoy yourself. The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival takes place on 9 th avenuefrom 42 nd to 57 th street on May 14 th and 15 th , and has been celebrated in the city for over 30 years.This two-day celebration is a food lover’s paradise as the streets fill with vendors of food from everycountry imaginable and the delicious aromas invite you in to try delicacies of all kinds. While thefood takes center stage in everyone’s minds, there’s also a great atmosphere of music and othervendors of arts, crafts, accessories and more. If you’re planning to stuff yourself here, make sure topack loose and comfortable clothing – you don’t want to restrict yourself once your jeans startfeeling tighter. Also comfortable shoes are a must, since the food fest extends along many streetsand you’ll want to wander around all of them. The festival also happens rain or shine, so make sureto check the weather in the morning in case you need an umbrella!

Baseball at Yankee StadiumAttending a sports game is a great way to spend an evening in New York, to experience theexcitement and pride of the city when it comes to its sports teams. In May baseball season is in fullswing, so Yankee stadium is bound to be packed and buzzing. If you’re planning to attend a game,Yankee merch of some kind is obviously the best thing to wear! But if you haven’t got any on hand,just dress comfortably. The evenings can get chilly even in a packed stadium so don’t forget a lightjacket.