When is the best time to go to Manhattan

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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.

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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

Manhattan January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 83mm 5.9hrs 10.6hrs

Manhattan's weather in January is typically cold and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

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 (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Manhattan February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 79mm 6.6hrs 11.6hrs

February in Manhattan is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Manhattan and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Manhattan March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 101mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Manhattan is characteristically cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest 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 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Manhattan April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 101mm 8.4hrs 14.2hrs

Manhattan's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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.

April is in the spring in Manhattan and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°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 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Manhattan May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 104mm 8.9hrs 15.4hrs

May is a damp month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good 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 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Manhattan June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 89mm 9.4hrs 10.6hrs

June is a a little damp month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Manhattan, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Manhattan with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in June »

July

Manhattan July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 104mm 9.3hrs 11.6hrs

July in Manhattan is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Manhattan, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 29°C (84°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 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in July »

August

Manhattan August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 100mm 9.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Manhattan is characteristically hot and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Manhattan, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Manhattan and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 100mm 4 inches of rain making it a 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in August »

September

Manhattan September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 92mm 7.9hrs 14.2hrs

Manhattan's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Manhattan, with some surprisingly 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in September »

October

Manhattan October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 84mm 7.4hrs 15.4hrs

October is a a little damp month in Manhattan and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Manhattan, with some particularly 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 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in October »

November

Manhattan November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 104mm 5.6hrs 10.6hrs

The climate in Manhattan during November can be summarized as cool and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Manhattan for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

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 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in November »

December

Manhattan December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 95mm 5hrs 11.6hrs

December in Manhattan is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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.

December is in the winter in Manhattan and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Manhattan with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Manhattan weather in December »

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Manhattan weather stats

Manhattan weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: February 79mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.6°C 36.7°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 22.8°C 73°F
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