Americas
Best Time to Visit New York
NYC has four distinct seasons. Fall (Sep-Nov) brings gorgeous foliage and crisp air. Spring (Apr-Jun) is lovely with park blooms. Summer is hot, winter is cold.
Best Months to Visit
Apr
13°C100mm3/5
May
18°C100mm4/5
Jun
23°C95mm4/5
Sep
21°C90mm4/5
Oct
15°C90mm5/5
Nov
10°C80mm4/5
Monthly Climate
Temperature
Rainfall
1°
Jan
2°
Feb
7°
Mar
13°
Apr
18°
May
23°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
21°
Sep
15°
Oct
10°
Nov
4°
Dec
Month-by-Month Guide
Jan
Off-SeasonTemp1°C / 34°F
Rain85mm
Crowds
NYC Restaurant Week
Feb
Off-SeasonTemp2°C / 36°F
Rain75mm
Crowds
Fashion Week
Valentine's Day
Mar
ShoulderTemp7°C / 45°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Apr
ShoulderTemp13°C / 55°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
Cherry blossoms in Central Park
May
PeakTemp18°C / 64°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
Fleet Week
Bike NY
Jun
PeakTemp23°C / 73°F
Rain95mm
Crowds
Pride Parade
Summer Streets
Jul
PeakTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain105mm
Crowds
4th of July fireworks
Aug
ShoulderTemp26°C / 79°F
Rain100mm
Crowds
US Open begins
Sep
PeakTemp21°C / 70°F
Rain90mm
Crowds
Fashion Week
US Open
Oct
PeakTemp15°C / 59°F
Rain90mm
Crowds
Halloween
NYC Marathon training
Nov
ShoulderTemp10°C / 50°F
Rain80mm
Crowds
Thanksgiving Parade
NYC Marathon
Holiday lights
Dec
PeakTemp4°C / 39°F
Rain85mm
Crowds
Rockefeller tree
New Year in Times Square
Season Breakdown
Peak Season
May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
- +Perfect weather
- +Long warm days
- -Prices rising
- -Hot
Shoulder Season
Mar, Apr, Aug, Nov
- +Spring beginning
- +Parks blooming
- -Unpredictable weather
- -April showers
Off Season
Jan, Feb
- +Low hotel prices
- +Budget-friendly
- -Very cold
- -Cold and grey
Quick Facts — New York
Best Time
April – June, Sep – Nov
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
EST (UTC-5)
Avg Budget
$150–250/day
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