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New York, United States · Temperate oceanic

New York: best months to visit

August (8.4/10) · December (4.0/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 40.71°N · 74.01°W
⚡ Quick answer
August
Depends on your goals
8.4/10
☀️ Aug
Top score (8.4/10)
🌤️ Jun
Alt. (8.3/10)
Dec
Plus rude (4.0/10)
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Decide

When to visit New York?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In New York, August and June clearly stand out. December concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 August · 8.4 June · 8.3 September · 8.1 May · 7.6 ⚠️ December · 4.0
4.0
Jan
4.0
Feb
4.3
Mar
4.4
Apr
7.6
May
8.3
Jun
5.6
Jul
8.4
Aug
8.1
Sep
7.5
Oct
4.2
Nov
4.0
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

New York offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.4 in August vs 4.0 in December.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (May · Jun · Aug · Sep · Oct)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →27°F39°F24%2.9mm4.7h4.0/10Decent period
🌥️ February →28°F43°F26%3.3mm5.1h4.0/10Decent period
🌥️ March →34°F50°F26%3.9mm6.1h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ April →43°F59°F30%3.6mm6.2h4.4/10Decent period
☀️ May →52°F70°F30%3.6mm6.9h7.6/10Best period
☀️ June →63°F79°F26%2.9mm7.9h8.3/10Best period
🌥️ July →70°F86°F33%4.6mm7.5h5.6/10Decent period
☀️ August →68°F82°F29%3.7mm7.1h8.4/10Best period
☀️ September →61°F77°F27%4.1mm6.7h8.1/10Best period
☀️ October →52°F66°F25%4.2mm6.0h7.5/10Best period
🌥️ November →37°F54°F22%2.6mm5.3h4.2/10Decent period
🌥️ December →30°F43°F26%3.6mm4.4h4.0/10Decent period
🌥️ January
4.0/10
T°27°F / 39°F
Rain %24%
Sun4.7h
Decent period
🌥️ February
4.0/10
T°28°F / 43°F
Rain %26%
Sun5.1h
Decent period
🌥️ March
4.3/10
T°34°F / 50°F
Rain %26%
Sun6.1h
Decent period
🌥️ April
4.4/10
T°43°F / 59°F
Rain %30%
Sun6.2h
Decent period
☀️ May
7.6/10
T°52°F / 70°F
Rain %30%
Sun6.9h
Best period
☀️ June
8.3/10
T°63°F / 79°F
Rain %26%
Sun7.9h
Best period
🌥️ July
5.6/10
T°70°F / 86°F
Rain %33%
Sun7.5h
Decent period
☀️ August
8.4/10
T°68°F / 82°F
Rain %29%
Sun7.1h
Best period
☀️ September
8.1/10
T°61°F / 77°F
Rain %27%
Sun6.7h
Best period
☀️ October
7.5/10
T°52°F / 66°F
Rain %25%
Sun6.0h
Best period
🌥️ November
4.2/10
T°37°F / 54°F
Rain %22%
Sun5.3h
Decent period
🌥️ December
4.0/10
T°30°F / 43°F
Rain %26%
Sun4.4h
Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Aug → Oct
Good transition
Apr · Jul · Nov
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (August)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.6 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
65°F · Humid
☔ Rain
29% · 3.7 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
7.1h/day
Week by week

New York week by week: your odds of avoiding rain

For each week of the year: in how many years out of 10 it was mostly dry (at most 2 rainy days), 2016 to 2025.

Safest week: Mar 12 to Mar 18, mostly dry in 10 years out of 10 (1.3 rainy day(s) on average).

Most exposed: Aug 13 to Aug 19, mostly dry in 4 years out of 10 (3.0 rainy days on average).

Number = years out of 10 with at most 2 rainy days in the week. Source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via Open-Meteo, daily data 2016-2025. Rainy day = at least 1 mm, as everywhere on the site.
JanJan 16/1040°FJan 89/1042°FJan 159/1038°FJan 228/1040°FJan 297/1040°F
FebFeb 56/1042°FFeb 128/1042°FFeb 197/1047°FFeb 265/1047°F
MarMar 59/1049°FMar 1210/1050°FMar 197/1052°FMar 266/1055°F
AprApr 26/1056°FApr 98/1061°FApr 166/1061°FApr 236/1063°FApr 304/1066°F
MayMay 78/1065°FMay 147/1071°FMay 217/1073°FMay 285/1074°F
JunJun 48/1078°FJun 116/1078°FJun 187/1082°FJun 258/1084°F
JulJul 26/1085°FJul 96/1085°FJul 165/1087°FJul 237/1086°FJul 306/1084°F
AugAug 64/1084°FAug 134/1083°FAug 208/1082°FAug 277/1081°F
SepSep 34/1080°FSep 107/1078°FSep 179/1076°FSep 247/1072°F
OctOct 18/1072°FOct 88/1067°FOct 159/1066°FOct 226/1063°FOct 296/1061°F
NovNov 59/1059°FNov 127/1051°FNov 198/1049°FNov 266/1049°F
DecDec 38/1044°FDec 108/1044°FDec 179/1042°FDec 246/1042°F

A specific date? The app computes the same figure day by day.

10-year trend

Annual temperatures — New York

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min43°46°50°54°57°61°64°68°201620172018201920202021202220232024202565°F — decade peak (2024)+1.06°F / decade
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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach trip.

Country · United States

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyUS Dollar ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 86°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 39°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 33%

🏖️ Beach trip

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
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Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate oceanic climate with a 8.4 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
40.71°N · 74.01°W
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit New York?
June is the best month with 79°F highs, 63°F lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 26.0% rainy days. The months of June & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does New York get in June?
New York averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in New York?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in New York in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 63°F, while afternoon highs average 79°F.
Is New York good in winter?
In winter (December-February), New York scores 4.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.9/10.
When should you avoid New York?
January is the most difficult month to visit New York, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.