Best time to visit New York
The best months to visit New York are September, June and May, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
September, June and May score best for New York weather:
- May20° / 13°CMay is warm park weather for Central Park and Governors Island, with the Five Boro Bike Tour, Frieze New York, and Fleet Week bringing street closures and pier crowds.
- June26° / 18°CJune is warm and humid, with NYC Pride March on the last Sunday near Fifth Avenue, the Museum Mile Festival on Fifth Avenue, SummerStage in Central Park, and Governor's Ball in Queens.
- September24° / 17°CSeptember is warm but easier for walking, with US Open finals in Queens, New York Fashion Week shows, and the Feast of San Gennaro filling Mulberry Street in Little Italy.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
New York weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -3° | 85 | 13 | 9h | 2° |
| February | 5° | -3° | 79 | 12 | 10h | 2° |
| March | 9° | 2° | 101 | 14 | 12h | 7° |
| April | 15° | 8° | 92 | 15 | 13h | 9° |
| MayBest weather | 20° | 13° | 87 | 16 | 14h | 16° |
| JuneBest weather | 26° | 18° | 101 | 16 | 15h | 20° |
| July | 29° | 22° | 104 | 16 | 15h | 25° |
| August | 28° | 21° | 99 | 16 | 14h | 25° |
| SeptemberBest weather | 24° | 17° | 98 | 12 | 12h | 22° |
| October | 18° | 11° | 102 | 13 | 11h | 17° |
| November | 12° | 5° | 74 | 11 | 10h | 11° |
| December | 6° | 0° | 100 | 13 | 9h | 4° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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New York month by month
January
New York in January: 3.3°C high, -3.3°C low, 84.6mm rain over 13 days, 9.4h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
February
New York in February: 4.5°C high, -2.7°C low, 79.4mm rain over 12 days, 10.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
March
New York in March: 8.7°C high, 1.6°C low, 100.7mm rain over 14 days, 11.7h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
April
New York in April: 15°C high, 7.5°C low, 92.3mm rain over 15 days, 13.1h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
MayBest weather
New York in May: 20.4°C high, 12.9°C low, 86.7mm rain over 16 days, 14.3h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
JuneBest weather
New York in June: 25.5°C high, 18.4°C low, 100.5mm rain over 16 days, 14.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
July
New York in July: 28.6°C high, 21.7°C low, 104.4mm rain over 16 days, 14.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
New York in August: 27.5°C high, 20.9°C low, 98.8mm rain over 16 days, 13.6h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
SeptemberBest weather
New York in September: 23.7°C high, 17°C low, 97.8mm rain over 12 days, 12.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
New York in October: 17.6°C high, 10.7°C low, 102.2mm rain over 13 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild but rainy — flexible plans pay off.
November
New York in November: 11.5°C high, 4.8°C low, 74.3mm rain over 11 days, 9.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
New York in December: 6.3°C high, 0.4°C low, 99.8mm rain over 13 days, 9.1h daylight. Cold and wet — bundle up, museum and pool weather.
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