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Best time to visit · New York, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit New York City is May and July – October, scoring up to 81/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in September. April, June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Brooklyn, DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights and Midtown Manhattan.
Highs run from 38°F to 79°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.7 in (1313 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 38°F4°C | 39°F4°C | 44°F7°C | 54°F12°C | 63°F17°C | 73°F23°C | 79°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 74°F23°C | 64°F18°C | 53°F12°C | 44°F7°C |
| Avg low | 29°F-1°C | 30°F-1°C | 35°F1°C | 43°F6°C | 53°F12°C | 63°F17°C | 70°F21°C | 70°F21°C | 64°F18°C | 54°F12°C | 44°F7°C | 36°F2°C |
| Rain | 3.9 in99 mm | 3.7 in95 mm | 4.4 in113 mm | 4.2 in107 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 4.5 in115 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 4.5 in114 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 4.9 in124 mm | 4.0 in101 mm | 5.2 in133 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 81% | 81% | 82% | 84% | 83% | 80% | 78% | 77% | 78% | 79% | 82% |
| Cloud | 62% | 60% | 60% | 61% | 63% | 59% | 54% | 53% | 51% | 55% | 57% | 63% |
| Comfort | 42 | 43 | 48 | 64 | 79 | 72 | 76 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 65 | 45 |
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 10 m (33 ft), close to New York City's own ~13 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 38–44°F (4–7°C), and nights reach 29°F (-1°C). About 12.9 in (327 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January & February. Comfort scores bottom out in December – February; the season averages 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 44°F highs in March to 63°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 12.6 in (321 mm) of rain, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 35°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 64/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 73–79°F (23–26°C). It's the wettest season, with about 13.5 in (343 mm) of rain, 26% of the year's total. July & August feel humid, with humidity near 80%. July & August are among the best-scoring months (season average 75/100).
Temperatures slide from 74°F highs in September to 53°F by November. About 12.7 in (322 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 77%. Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 3 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: May and July – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit New York City is May and July – October, scoring up to 81/100 with highs around 74°F (23°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain in September. April, June and November are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December – February, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.2 in (133 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 3.7 in (95 mm). The yearly total is around 51.7 in (1313 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-1°C) and highs of 38°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 79°F (26°C).
Yes: in July & August humidity averages 80% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 79°F (26°C).
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January & February, bottoming out around 29°F (-1°C) in January.
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