When is the best time to go to New York City
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit New York City, 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 New York City
New York City weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit New York City 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 86mm | 5.8hrs | 10.6hrs | 6°C |
Cold and a little damp weather often prevails in New York City during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New York City for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in New York City and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in New York City with around 86mm 3.4 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 79mm | 6.4hrs | 11.6hrs | 4°C |
February in New York City is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New York City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in New York City and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in New York City 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 102mm | 7.5hrs | 12.8hrs | 4°C |
The weather in March in New York City is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New York City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in New York City and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in New York City with around 102mm 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 102mm | 8.2hrs | 14.2hrs | 6°C |
New York City's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
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 New York City.
April is in the spring in New York City and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in New York City with around 102mm 4 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 107mm | 8.8hrs | 15.4hrs | 11°C |
May is a damp month in New York City and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit New York City.
May is in the spring in New York City and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New York City with around 107mm 4.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in May »
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 87mm | 9.3hrs | 10.6hrs | 17°C |
June is a a little damp month in New York City and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New York City, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in New York City and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in New York City with around 87mm 3.4 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 111mm | 9.3hrs | 11.6hrs | 22°C |
July in New York City is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New York City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in New York City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in New York City with around 111mm 4.4 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 103mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs | 23°C |
The weather in August in New York City is characteristically hot and damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New York City, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in New York City and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in New York City with around 103mm 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 96mm | 7.8hrs | 14.2hrs | 21°C |
New York City's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New York City, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in New York City and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in New York City with around 96mm 3.8 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 84mm | 7.3hrs | 15.4hrs | 17°C |
October is a a little damp month in New York City and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New York City, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in New York City and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in New York City 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 105mm | 5.5hrs | 10.6hrs | 12°C |
Cool and damp weather often prevails in New York City during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New York City for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in New York City and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New York City with around 105mm 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
New York City weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 93mm | 5hrs | 11.6hrs | 9°C |
December in New York City 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 New York City for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in New York City and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in New York City with around 93mm 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.
Other monthly averages
New York City weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.5°C 36.5°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 111mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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