Average highs in New York run from 4 °C (40 °F) in January to 30 °C (85 °F) in July. By the numbers, the best months to go are May, June, September, October.
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Pick a month
New York climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -4°C / 26°F | 8 | 100 mm | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | -3°C / 26°F | 8 | 91 mm | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 0°C / 32°F | 10 | 116 mm | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 6°C / 42°F | 10 | 108 mm | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 53°F | 10 | 94 mm | 14 h 26 min |
| June | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 62°F | 9 | 99 mm | 15 h 04 min |
| July | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 69°F | 10 | 139 mm | 14 h 49 min |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 68°F | 10 | 115 mm | 13 h 47 min |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 62°F | 8 | 120 mm | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 19°C / 66°F | 10°C / 51°F | 8 | 125 mm | 11 h 02 min |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 7 | 76 mm | 9 h 51 min |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 0°C / 32°F | 9 | 115 mm | 9 h 16 min |
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Good to know
- Typical daily budget: $90–200 (budget) to $250–500 (mid-range) per person, excluding flights.
- Usually high season: June, July, August, December.
- Where to stay: Midtown for first-timers; Lower East Side or the Village for food; Brooklyn (Williamsburg) for value and views.
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FAQ
What is the best month to visit New York?
By weather alone, May, June, September, October score best: comfortable temperatures and few rainy days. Peak season is usually June, July, August, December, when rooms cost more.
What is the warmest month in New York?
July, with average highs of 30 °C (85 °F).
What is the rainiest month in New York?
July, with about 10 rainy days.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.