When is the best time to visit New York?

The best time to visit New York is from May to October, with highs between 19° and 29° and few rainy days.

What is the hottest month in New York?

July is the hottest month, with an average high of 29 °C.

What is the coldest month in New York?

January is the coldest month, with an average low of -4 °C.

When does it rain the most in New York?

July is the wettest month (136 mm, about 13 rainy days). The driest is November (78 mm).

When should you avoid New York?

The least favorable months are from December to March: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

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Climate · 10-year averages

When to visit New York?

Best time to visit New York: from May to October. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall and sunshine, based on ten years of weather data.

Best time to go

From May to October

Hottest month

July · 29°

Coldest month

January · -4°

Wettest month

July · 136 mm

Climate month by month

Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.

JanuaryÀ éviter
4° / -4°
Rain
90 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
6.3 h/day
Humidity
67%
FebruaryÀ éviter
5° / -4°
Rain
97 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
6.8 h/day
Humidity
70%
MarchÀ éviter
9° / -0°
Rain
101 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
8.2 h/day
Humidity
65%
AprilCorrect
15° / 5°
Rain
108 mm · 12 d
Sunshine
8.9 h/day
Humidity
67%
MayTrès bien
21° / 11°
Rain
92 mm · 12 d
Sunshine
10.0 h/day
Humidity
70%
JuneIdéal
26° / 17°
Rain
96 mm · 11 d
Sunshine
11.0 h/day
Humidity
72%
JulyTrès bien
29° / 20°
Rain
136 mm · 13 d
Sunshine
11.7 h/day
Humidity
73%
AugustTrès bien
28° / 20°
Rain
100 mm · 12 d
Sunshine
10.9 h/day
Humidity
73%
SeptemberIdéal
25° / 17°
Rain
119 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
9.1 h/day
Humidity
74%
OctoberTrès bien
19° / 11°
Rain
135 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
7.5 h/day
Humidity
75%
NovemberMitigé
12° / 3°
Rain
78 mm · 9 d
Sunshine
7.0 h/day
Humidity
70%
DecemberÀ éviter
7° / 0°
Rain
116 mm · 10 d
Sunshine
5.5 h/day
Humidity
74%

2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.

Our take, season by season

Winter (December to February)

Sharp cold with highs around 6° and lows near -3°, regular rain (10 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Spring (March to May)

Cool weather with highs around 15° and lows near 5°, regular rain (11 rainy days per month on average). A decent time to go, as long as you're willing to make a few compromises.

Summer (June to August)

Pleasant warmth with highs around 28° and lows near 19°, regular rain (12 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.

Fall (September to November)

Mild weather with highs around 18° and lows near 10°, regular rain (10 rainy days per month on average). It's a great time to go.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit New York?: The best time to visit New York is from May to October, with highs between 19° and 29° and few rainy days.
What is the hottest month in New York?: July is the hottest month, with an average high of 29 °C.
What is the coldest month in New York?: January is the coldest month, with an average low of -4 °C.
When does it rain the most in New York?: July is the wettest month (136 mm, about 13 rainy days). The driest is November (78 mm).
When should you avoid New York?: The least favorable months are from December to March: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

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