Best Time to Visit New York City, New York, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to New York City.
New York City does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 24.4°C / 75.9°F) and driest (February, 77 mm / 3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and June and September–October and December–February; the wetter half falls in March and May and July–August and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0°C / 32°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in July, with rainfall from 77 mm / 3 in (February) to 114 mm / 4.5 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at New York City, New York, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. New York City's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
No month at New York City matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New York City?
New York City doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~77 mm / 3 in) and July (warmest, 24.4°C / 75.9°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in New York City?
The rainy season at New York City, New York runs through March and May and July–August and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 104 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is July (114 mm / 4.5 in).
What is the driest month in New York City?
The driest month in New York City is February, averaging about 77 mm / 3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 1.1°C / 34°F.
What months should I avoid visiting New York City?
The least comfortable months for travel to New York City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 114 mm / 4.5 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0°C / 32°F.
Is New York City climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our New York City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects New York City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.