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Planning a Trip to New York? Here's the Weather

See what weather to expect in New York, United States and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.

New York's climate swings hard — cold, grey winters with highs barely above 5°C in January give way to sweltering summers that push 30°C, making the city feel like several destinations depending on when you arrive. That range shapes how New Yorkers use their city: waterfront cycling and park-hopping are warm-weather rituals, while cozy neighbourhood cafés become refuges when temperatures drop. Rainfall is spread fairly evenly across the year, so no single season is reliably dry.

Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel

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17°C

Avg. high

9°C

Avg. low

1311mm

Yearly rainfall

5

Best months

Travel Window Score · 7.2/10

New York's best travel month is September — around 10 rain days and daytime highs near 25°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).

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Monthly Temperature & Rainfall

What Weather to Expect in New York

New York typically has the most favorable weather for travel during May, June, August, September, October, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

MayJuneAugustSeptemberOctober
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C)
Wettest monthJuly (144mm)
Driest monthNovember (78mm)

Best Time to Visit New York

May, June, August, September, October offer the most comfortable temperatures for exploring on foot — mild to warm days make the city's parks, waterfronts, and outdoor landmarks genuinely pleasant rather than an endurance test. Note that rainfall remains present throughout this window, so a layer and a flexible itinerary go a long way.

The best time to visit New York is May, June, August, September, October, when daytime highs average around 24°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 113mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. June is typically the driest of these months, with only around 86mm of precipitation.

July is the peak of summer heat with highs around 30°C and the year's heaviest rainfall averaging 144mm, making it the most physically demanding month to navigate the city.

New York Weather by Season

Spring

Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to New York, with highs averaging 16°C and lows around 6°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 341mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.

Summer

Summer (June–August) brings warm weather to New York, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 19°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 344mm total with roughly 13 rainy days per month.

Autumn

Autumn (September–November) brings mild weather to New York, with highs averaging 19°C and lows around 11°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 329mm total with roughly 10 rainy days per month.

Winter

Winter (December–February) brings cold weather to New York, with highs averaging 6°C and lows around -2°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 297mm total with roughly 10 rainy days per month.

Things to do in New York

Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in New York.

Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →