Best Time to Visit New York
Best time: May, Jul, Jun, Aug.
Jul is warmest (28.7°C high); Mar is rainiest (107 mm).
New York weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 | -4.4 | 82 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 4.7 | -4.2 | 78 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 8.9 | -0.3 | 107 | 8.3 |
| Apr | 15.2 | 5.5 | 92 | 9.1 |
| May | 20.6 | 11.3 | 86 | 10.1 |
| Jun | 25.7 | 16.8 | 101 | 11 |
| Jul | 28.7 | 20.1 | 104 | 11.6 |
| Aug | 27.6 | 19.4 | 104 | 10.8 |
| Sep | 23.8 | 15.9 | 98 | 9.1 |
| Oct | 17.5 | 9.7 | 98 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 11.4 | 3.8 | 77 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 6.1 | -1 | 101 | 5.9 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayJulJunAug
Beaches: JulAugJun
Hiking: MayAprSepOct
Sightseeing: MayJunAugJul
New York quick facts
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Plug / voltage
- A & B · 120 V
- Dialing code
- +1
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New York?
May, Jul, Jun, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Mar, about 107 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 28.7°C.
Where to stay
Book New York hotels · New York tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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