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Best time to visit New York
Based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in New York? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for May, September and June. Days run warm, with up to 9.8h of sunshine and some rain. If you can be flexible, steer clear of February and January — that's when conditions are least reliable.
Month-by-month weather
New York in January runs very cold, averaging 4.1°C.
New York in February runs cold, averaging 5.2°C.
New York in March runs cool, averaging 10.6°C.
New York in April runs mild, averaging 15.9°C.
New York in May runs warm, averaging 21.4°C.
New York in June runs hot, averaging 26.6°C.
New York in July runs hot, averaging 29.6°C.
New York in August runs hot, averaging 28.4°C.
New York in September runs warm, averaging 24.7°C.
New York in October runs mild, averaging 18.7°C.
New York in November runs cool, averaging 11.4°C.
New York in December runs cold, averaging 6.6°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New York?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in New York, aim for May, September and June — Days run warm, with up to 9.8h of sunshine and some rain. This is based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in New York in May?
If you visit New York in May, expect warm days around 21.4°C You'll get around 9.8h of sunshine per day and 3.2mm of rain — some rain.
What is the hottest month in New York?
July is typically the hottest month, running hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in New York?
November is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 2.6mm per day. July is the wettest, at 4.3mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting New York?
If you have flexibility on dates, February and January are worth avoiding — colder temperatures and more rainfall make them the least reliable months for a trip or event.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W20 | May 13–19 | 22.1°C | 8° → 28.5° | 10.1h | 2.6mm | 85 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 22.5°C | 10° → 27° | 10.7h | 3.3mm | 83 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 24.2°C | 12.8° → 27.9° | 9.4h | 2.7mm | 82 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 19.9°C | 6.9° → 24.6° | 9.9h | 2.7mm | 80 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 24.7°C | 11.6° → 29.1° | 10.9h | 2.9mm | 80 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 20.1°C | 8.2° → 24.1° | 8.3h | 2.0mm | 80 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 24.3°C | 12.2° → 28.6° | 10.0h | 3.4mm | 77 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 26.0°C | 13.7° → 30.6° | 11.4h | 3.0mm | 77 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 25.7°C | 13.8° → 29.6° | 9.9h | 3.1mm | 76 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 27.6°C | 16.4° → 30.9° | 11.0h | 2.7mm | 74 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 27.2°C | 15.7° → 31.4° | 10.2h | 3.2mm | 74 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 16.1°C | 1.3° → 22.5° | 9.1h | 2.2mm | 72 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 22.2°C | 11.2° → 26.3° | 7.7h | 4.7mm | 71 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 17.3°C | 3.3° → 23° | 9.6h | 3.3mm | 70 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 17.9°C | 5.6° → 22.4° | 8.5h | 3.1mm | 70 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 26.9°C | 15.4° → 30.6° | 10.3h | 3.9mm | 69 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 26.7°C | 15° → 30.6° | 9.4h | 3.9mm | 69 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 14.8°C | 1.4° → 20.1° | 7.4h | 1.6mm | 68 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 29.6°C | 18.1° → 32.9° | 11.7h | 3.3mm | 67 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 18.3°C | 6° → 24° | 8.5h | 4.2mm | 65 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 28.9°C | 16.4° → 33° | 11.5h | 4.2mm | 65 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 30.3°C | 18.8° → 33.7° | 12.4h | 3.4mm | 65 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 21.7°C | 10.1° → 26.3° | 7.5h | 6.3mm | 65 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 16.3°C | 3.9° → 22.1° | 8.9h | 3.9mm | 64 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 29.1°C | 17.7° → 32.1° | 11.6h | 4.0mm | 64 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 15.9°C | 3.3° → 20.5° | 7.2h | 2.9mm | 64 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 29.1°C | 17.9° → 32.5° | 11.2h | 4.7mm | 62 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 28.4°C | 18.5° → 31.4° | 10.2h | 4.8mm | 62 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 17.7°C | 4.9° → 22.6° | 7.8h | 4.6mm | 61 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 29.2°C | 18.3° → 32.6° | 11.0h | 5.1mm | 60 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 10.7°C | −2.7° → +16.5° | 8.8h | 2.6mm | 59 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 29.7°C | 19° → 32.9° | 11.6h | 4.8mm | 59 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 11.6°C | −2.3° → +18.9° | 7.8h | 3.1mm | 55 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 11.3°C | −0.1° → +16.2° | 6.9h | 2.6mm | 55 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 11.1°C | −3.2° → +16.6° | 8.5h | 4.3mm | 51 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 13.7°C | 0.8° → 19.3° | 7.6h | 4.8mm | 50 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 9.6°C | −1.4° → +13.8° | 6.9h | 3.2mm | 50 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 9.8°C | −1.8° → +15.2° | 6.5h | 3.0mm | 50 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 6.7°C | −6.8° → +12.8° | 7.9h | 3.4mm | 46 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 2.8°C | −10.7° → +7.6° | 6.7h | 2.4mm | 44 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 6.6°C | −6.6° → +13° | 6.7h | 3.2mm | 44 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 8.8°C | −6.4° → +14.7° | 8.0h | 4.6mm | 44 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 5.1°C | −7.9° → +11.2° | 6.4h | 2.7mm | 43 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 4.5°C | −9.3° → +10° | 6.8h | 2.9mm | 43 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 7.2°C | −3.1° → +12.9° | 5.8h | 3.1mm | 43 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 4.2°C | −6.7° → +9.3° | 5.8h | 2.7mm | 41 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 5.2°C | −8.5° → +11.6° | 6.8h | 3.4mm | 41 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 7.2°C | −4.1° → +12.4° | 5.7h | 3.6mm | 41 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 6.5°C | −5.8° → +12.8° | 5.0h | 3.1mm | 40 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 3.6°C | −7.6° → +7.8° | 6.1h | 3.2mm | 39 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 3.4°C | −9.2° → +8.6° | 6.6h | 3.5mm | 39 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 5.6°C | −7.1° → +12.2° | 5.9h | 4.6mm | 35 |
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