Best Time to Visit
🇺🇸 New York, United States · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
4°
-4°
Fair
Feb
5°
-4°
Good
Mar
9°
0°
Good
Apr
15°
6°
Great
May
21°
11°
Great
Jun
26°
17°
Great
Jul
29°
20°
Great
Aug
28°
20°
Great
Sep
24°
16°
Great
Oct
18°
10°
Great
Nov
12°
4°
Great
Dec
6°
-1°
Good
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -4°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| February | 5°C | -4°C | 9 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
| March | 9°C | 0°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 15°C | 6°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 21°C | 11°C | 11 | 10h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 26°C | 17°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 29°C | 20°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 28°C | 20°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 24°C | 16°C | 9 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 18°C | 10°C | 9 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 12°C | 4°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 1 | Great | View |
| December | 6°C | -1°C | 10 | 6h | 65% | 1 | Good | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 15°C high, 6°C low
Mild conditions at 15°C (59°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 19°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 18°C high, 10°C low
Mild conditions at 18°C (64°F), layers recommended. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 10°C (50°F).
Avg: 5°C high, -3°C low
Cool to cold at 5°C (41°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -3°C (27°F).
The least favorable time to visit New York is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
December
Challenges: cold weather
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting New York during the best travel months (April, May, June), when temperatures range from 11°C to 21°C:
New York has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfa). The warmest month is July with highs of 29°C, while the coldest month is January at just 4°C. Annual rainfall averages 1129mm across approximately 120 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Low °C | -4 | -4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 4 | -1 |
| Rain Days | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 83 | 78 | 106 | 91 | 87 | 101 | 104 | 105 | 98 | 98 | 77 | 101 |
| Sun h/day | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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