Best Time to Visit New York City
Best time: Jun, Jul, May, Aug.
Jul is warmest (29.5°C high); Jul is rainiest (115 mm).
New York City weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 | -4.2 | 95 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 5.3 | -3.4 | 77 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 9.9 | 0.6 | 105 | 5.9 |
| Apr | 15.8 | 5.5 | 104 | 7.5 |
| May | 21.8 | 11.2 | 112 | 8.7 |
| Jun | 26.5 | 16.3 | 93 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 29.5 | 19.4 | 115 | 9.3 |
| Aug | 28.4 | 18.8 | 109 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 24.4 | 14.5 | 103 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 18.3 | 8.4 | 92 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 12.4 | 3.7 | 104 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 6.5 | -1.3 | 95 | 2.6 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JunJulMayAug
Beaches: JunJulAug
Hiking: MayJun
Sightseeing: JunMayAugJul
New York City quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New York City?
Jun, Jul, May, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Jul, about 115 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 29.5°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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