New York, USA

Best Time to Visit New York

The best time to visit New York is April to June, September to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeAprilCool, wet

Averages 10°C (51°F) with 108 mm of rain over the month.

6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit New York in April to June, September to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A hotel night runs about $175 (estimate), and daily spend is $45–$150 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Freezing, wet. Averages 0°C (32°F) with 91 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, wet. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 97 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Good

    Cold, wet. Averages 4°C (40°F) with 101 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Cool, wet. Averages 10°C (51°F) with 108 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 16°C (61°F) with 92 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 21°C (70°F) with 96 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 25°C (76°F) with 136 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 24°C (75°F) with 100 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 20°C (69°F) with 119 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 135 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Cold, some rain. Averages 8°C (46°F) with 78 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cold, wet. Averages 4°C (38°F) with 116 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in New York

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

New York is warmest in July (25°C / 76°F) and coolest in January (0°C / 32°F). July is the wettest month at 136 mm of rain, and November the driest at 78 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in New York
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan0°C 32°F91 mm
Feb1°C 33°F97 mm
Mar4°C 40°F101 mm
Apr10°C 51°F108 mm
May16°C 61°F92 mm
Jun21°C 70°F96 mm
Jul25°C 76°F136 mm
Aug24°C 75°F100 mm
Sep20°C 69°F119 mm
Oct14°C 58°F135 mm
Nov8°C 46°F78 mm
Dec4°C 38°F116 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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