Weather
Weather in New York City by month
The best time to visit is June–October, with average highs of 18–26°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 26°C by day) and January the coolest (-1°C at night); December is the wettest (around 133 mm of rain) and February the driest. Nights fall below freezing in January–February.
New York City weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 4° -1° | 4° -1° | 7° 1° | 12° 6° | 17° 12° | 22° 17° | 26° 21° | 26° 21° | 23° 18° | 18° 12° | 12° 7° | 7° 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 99 | 95 | 113 | 107 | 101 | 115 | 114 | 114 | 97 | 124 | 101 | 133 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
New York City month by month
January
4°/ -1°Cold
99 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Cold and some rain: around 4°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 99 mm of rain.
February
4°/ -1°Cold
95 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Cold and some rain: around 4°C by day and -1°C at night, with about 95 mm of rain.
March
7°/ 1°Chilly
113 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Chilly and some rain: around 7°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 113 mm of rain.
April
12°/ 6°Cool
107 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 12°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 107 mm of rain.
May
17°/ 12°Cool
101 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 17°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 101 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
22°/ 17°Mild
115 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 22°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 115 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
26°/ 21°Warm
114 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 114 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
26°/ 21°Warm
114 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 26°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 114 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
23°/ 18°Mild
97 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 23°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 97 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
18°/ 12°Mild
124 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 18°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 124 mm of rain.
November
12°/ 7°Cool
101 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 12°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 101 mm of rain.
December
7°/ 2°Chilly
133 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Chilly and some rain: around 7°C by day and 2°C at night, with about 133 mm of rain.
Weather questions about New York City
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit New York City?
What's the weather like in New York City in October?
Mild and some rain: around 18°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 124 mm of rain. Pack: Light layers and a light jacket, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for boat trips in New York City?
When is the best time for sightseeing in New York City?
May–June and September–October: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in New York City?
July: average highs of about 26°C and lows of 21°C.
Which month has the most rain in New York City?
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · NY Helicopter Tickets