New York, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit New York?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 27°F | 39°F | 31% | 0.1in | 7.3h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 28°F | 43°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 34°F | 50°F | 33% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 43°F | 59°F | 41% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 52°F | 70°F | 41% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 63°F | 79°F | 36% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 70°F | 86°F | 44% | 0.2in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 82°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 77°F | 34% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 66°F | 29% | 0.2in | 9.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 37°F | 54°F | 29% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 43°F | 33% | 0.1in | 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°F, 38% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 40% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 19°F, 31% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 31% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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