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New York City weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to New York City
Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild. Jul–Aug is hot and humid; Jan–Feb is cold and snowy. Late Nov–Dec is busiest and priciest.
New York City weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°99 mm
- Feb4°95 mm
- Mar7°113 mm
- Apr12°107 mm
- May17°101 mm
- Jun22°115 mm
- Jul26°114 mm
- Aug26°114 mm
- Sep23°97 mm
- Oct17°124 mm
- Nov12°101 mm
- Dec7°133 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C38°F | -2°C29°F | 99 mm | 82% | Cold |
| February | 4°C39°F | -2°C29°F | 95 mm | 81% | Cold |
| March | 7°C44°F | 1°C34°F | 113 mm | 81% | Cold |
| April | 12°C53°F | 6°C42°F | 107 mm | 82% | Cool |
| May | 17°C62°F | 11°C52°F | 101 mm | 84% | Cool |
| June | 22°C72°F | 17°C63°F | 115 mm | 83% | Pleasant |
| July | 26°C79°F | 21°C70°F | 114 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C79°F | 21°C70°F | 114 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 18°C64°F | 97 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| October | 17°C63°F | 12°C53°F | 124 mm | 78% | Cool |
| November | 12°C53°F | 6°C43°F | 101 mm | 79% | Cool |
| December | 7°C44°F | 2°C35°F | 133 mm | 82% | Cold |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Scottsdale | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit New York City?
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct are mild. Jul–Aug is hot and humid; Jan–Feb is cold and snowy. Late Nov–Dec is busiest and priciest.
When is the rainy season in New York City?
Rain peaks in December with about 133 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in New York City?
July, with average highs of 26°C (79°F).
How cold does New York City get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (29°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- MTA (subway, buses and fares)
- Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
- NYC Official Guide (NYC Tourism)
- NYC Department of Environmental Protection (water)
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