When to go
The Best Time to Visit New York
Month-by-month climate data for New York, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
April–June, September–November. Mild temps, lower humidity than July–August, Central Park at its best. December has holiday magic but cold.
Warmest in New York: Jul (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Jul (~14 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
New York climate, month by month
January
5° / -2°C
~11 rain days
Tough
February
7° / -2°C
~10 rain days
Fair
March
11° / 2°C
~11 rain days
Fair
April
16° / 6°C
~12 rain days
Good
May
21° / 11°C
~11 rain days
Excellent
June
27° / 17°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
July
30° / 21°C
~14 rain days
Good
August
29° / 20°C
~13 rain days
Good
September
25° / 16°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
October
19° / 11°C
~8 rain days
Excellent
November
13° / 4°C
~8 rain days
Good
December
7° / 0°C
~11 rain days
Fair
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