August in New York averages highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and lows of 20 °C (68 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 13 h 47 min of daylight.
August weather in New York at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is August a good time to visit New York?
Mixed weather: hot and some rain. August is usually high season in New York: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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.
Holidays and events in August 2026
No public holidays fall in August 2026 in United States, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in New York in August
August's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Central Park — walk or bike outdoors
- Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO — sunrise or sunset outdoors
- High Line and Chelsea Market outdoors
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island — first ferry outdoors
- The Met — pay-what-you-wish only for New York State residents indoors
- Top of the Rock or Edge — skyline views indoors
Where to stay: Midtown for first-timers; Lower East Side or the Village for food; Brooklyn (Williamsburg) for value and views.
What to pack for New York in August
- Summer clothes, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in New York costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | $90–200 | $250–500 |
Excluding flights. August is usually high season in New York: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
August in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 23° / 13° | 22 | Mixed weather |
| Reykjavik | 13° / 8° | 11 | Tough month |
| Dublin | 19° / 13° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is August a good time to visit New York?
By the numbers, August is a mixed month: hot and some rain, with average highs of 28 °C (83 °F) and about 10 rainy days. August is usually high season in New York: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are May, June, September, October.
How warm is New York in August?
Average highs are 28 °C (83 °F) and lows 20 °C (68 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in New York in August?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 115 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New York.
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.