When is the best time to go to Manhattan
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Manhattan, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Manhattan
Manhattan weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Manhattan are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 20mm | 6.6hrs | 10.8hrs |
January is a dry month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
January is in the winter in Manhattan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Manhattan weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 23mm | 6.8hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Manhattan is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
February is in the winter in Manhattan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Manhattan weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 58mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Manhattan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
March is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 72mm | 8.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
Manhattan's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
April is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 121mm | 9.7hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a wet month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
May is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 134mm | 11.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
Hot and wet weather often prevails in Manhattan during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
June is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 102mm | 11.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Manhattan is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 87mm | 10.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Manhattan is characteristically hot and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 101mm | 8.7hrs | 14.1hrs |
Manhattan's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Manhattan, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Manhattan and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Manhattan weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 72mm | 7.8hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Manhattan, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Manhattan and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Manhattan weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 42mm | 6.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
The weather in November in Manhattan is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
November is in the fall / autumn in Manhattan and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Manhattan weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 26mm | 5.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Manhattan is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Manhattan.
December is in the winter in Manhattan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Manhattan weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 20mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.8°C 37°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 134mm 5.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
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