New York, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit New York?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–26°C in June
🌧 Least rain
36% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (31%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Autumn FoliageOctober — Central Park in colours, ideal temperatures, events.
Museums & CultureYear-round — MET, MoMA, Brooklyn Museum, Carnegie Hall concerts.
Parks & ArchitectureApril–June or September — Central Park, High Line, Brooklyn Bridge.
Christmas in NYCDecember — Rockefeller, ice skating, Christmas markets, 5th Avenue lights.
FamilyJune–August — Coney Island, Bronx Zoo, Natural History Museum.
BudgetJanuary-February — hotels often cheaper, post-holiday sales.
Monthly climate data
New York weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 4°C | 31% | 2.9 | 7.3h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | -2°C | 6°C | 35% | 3.3 | 8.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 1°C | 10°C | 33% | 3.9 | 9.8h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 15°C | 41% | 3.6 | 10.2h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 11°C | 21°C | 41% | 3.6 | 11.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 17°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.9 | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 21°C | 30°C | 44% | 4.6 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 20°C | 28°C | 40% | 3.7 | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 25°C | 34% | 4.1 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 11°C | 19°C | 29% | 4.2 | 9.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 3°C | 12°C | 29% | 2.6 | 8.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 6°C | 33% | 3.6 | 6.9h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 38% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 40% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°C, 31% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 33% rainy days, 7.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.0/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 36% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 4.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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