Our verdict
The best time to visit New York City is September-October
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 29℃ (84℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 32℃ (89℉) on the hottest days of the year. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -5℃ (22℉).
The sun stays up the longest in New York City in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to New York City in December – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to New York City are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!
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New York City seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in New York City as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. New York City is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in New York City
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in New York City for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
New York City climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in New York City for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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New York City in January
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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New York City in February
- Average temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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New York City in March
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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New York City in April
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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New York City in May
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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New York City in June
- Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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New York City in July
- Average temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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New York City in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 49mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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New York City in September
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
New York City in October
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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New York City in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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New York City in December
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 66mm (3") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to New York City in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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