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For the most comfortable weather in Manhattan, aim for May and September & October. May tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. April and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Museum Mile.
Highs run from 36°F to 85°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 48.7 in (1236 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 36°F2°C | 38°F3°C | 46°F8°C | 58°F15°C | 69°F20°C | 78°F26°C | 85°F29°C | 84°F29°C | 77°F25°C | 65°F18°C | 52°F11°C | 42°F5°C |
| Avg low | 22°F-6°C | 23°F-5°C | 29°F-1°C | 39°F4°C | 50°F10°C | 60°F16°C | 67°F19°C | 66°F19°C | 59°F15°C | 47°F8°C | 36°F2°C | 28°F-2°C |
| Rain/snow | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.2 in81 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 3.9 in98 mm | 4.6 in117 mm | 4.3 in109 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.1 in105 mm | 4.8 in122 mm | 3.6 in91 mm | 4.6 in116 mm |
| Humidity | 87% | 85% | 82% | 79% | 80% | 79% | 74% | 73% | 74% | 78% | 82% | 86% |
| Cloud | 69% | 64% | 60% | 58% | 60% | 55% | 50% | 48% | 48% | 56% | 61% | 70% |
| Comfort | 42 | 44 | 53 | 73 | 83 | 76 | 73 | 76 | 83 | 82 | 63 | 40 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 76 m (249 ft), close to Manhattan's own ~31 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 36–42°F (2–5°C) and lows down to 22°F (-6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.9 in (278 mm) of rain or snow, 22% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 42/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 46°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 11.8 in (300 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 70/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 78–85°F (26–29°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.4 in (340 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. June feels humid, with humidity near 79%. June – August score well without being the very best (season average 75/100).
Temperatures slide from 77°F highs in September to 52°F by November. About 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 76/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 3 Good, 1 Fair and 3 Tough. Great months: May & June and August – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Manhattan, aim for May and September & October. May tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 69°F (20°C) and 3.9 in (98 mm) of rain. April and June – August are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
October is the wettest month, averaging about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.2 in (81 mm). The yearly total is around 48.7 in (1236 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C) and highs of 36°F (2°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 85°F (29°C).
Yes: in June humidity averages 79% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 85°F (29°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 22°F (-6°C) in January.
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