July in New York averages highs of 30 °C (85 °F) and lows of 21 °C (69 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 14 h 49 min of daylight.
July weather in New York at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is July a good time to visit New York?
Tough month: hot and wet. July 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 July 2026
- Fri 3 Jul: Independence Day public holiday
- Fourth of July fireworks over the East River event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in New York in July
With frequent rain in July, here are the indoor picks first, then the outdoor ones for drier spells.
- The Met — pay-what-you-wish only for New York State residents indoors
- Top of the Rock or Edge — skyline views indoors
- 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
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 July
- 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. July is usually high season in New York: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
July in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | 23° / 13° | 22 | Mixed weather |
| Reykjavik | 14° / 8° | 12 | Tough month |
| Dublin | 19° / 13° | 11 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is July a good time to visit New York?
By the numbers, July is a tough month: hot and wet, with average highs of 30 °C (85 °F) and about 10 rainy days. July 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 July?
Average highs are 30 °C (85 °F) and lows 21 °C (69 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in New York in July?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 139 mm in total. It is the 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.