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When is the best time to visit New York?
In general the best time to visit New York is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +29°C in July and it has 7 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in New York in different months
This is the average weather in New York for each month based on historic data:
March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +29°C during July.
In January, February, April, December the weather is average. Expect around 40 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 103 mm in April.
Climate in New York
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in New York for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +21°C | +25°C | +26°C | +36°C | +35°C | +36°C | +39°C | +39°C | +36°C | +34°C | +26°C | +22°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +6°C | +10°C | +16°C | +21°C | +26°C | +29°C | +28°C | +24°C | +18°C | +12°C | +7°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -23°C | -21°C | -14°C | -7°C | +2°C | +7°C | +13°C | +10°C | +6°C | 0°C | -9°C | -17°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +6°C | +6°C | +10°C | +14°C | +22°C | +24°C | +26°C | +23°C | +20°C | +14°C | +11°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 63 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 64 | 64 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 61 | 48 | 85 | 103 | 98 | 101 | 109 | 113 | 106 | 96 | 82 | 82 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 34 | 29 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in New York during the whole year:
The hottest month in New York is July with average maximum temperature going up to +29°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in New York during the whole year:
New York achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +24°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with +4°C in average.
When can you swim in New York?
You can swim in New York from July to September:
- In July - September the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in New York looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in New York is September with average humidity going up to 69%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in New York during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 106 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 13 rainy days and 113 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in New York during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 7 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in New York:
What is the hottest month in New York?
The hottest month in New York is July with average maximum temperature of +29°C.
What is the coldest month in New York?
The coldest month in New York is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is New York worth visiting in winter?
Winter in New York could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in New York?
if you're looking to visit New York when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 48 mm of rain.
Other cities in USA
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Monthly weather in New York
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in New York, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.