Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit New York City
By measured weather comfort, the top months for New York City are September, May, October — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is April, May, June, September, October, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at New York (New York City) (10 m elevation).
Month by month
New York City weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6°C / 42°F | 9.2 | 13 | |
| February | 6.7°C / 44°F | 8.8 | 16 | |
| March | 11.6°C / 53°F | 9.2 | 37 | |
| April | 15.9°C / 61°F | 10 | 59 | |
| May | 21.3°C / 70°F | 9 | 81 | Best |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 8.3 | 76 | |
| July | 30.2°C / 86°F | 12 | 55 | Shoulder |
| August | 28.7°C / 84°F | 11.2 | 64 | Shoulder |
| September | 24.6°C / 76°F | 8 | 83 | Best |
| October | 19.5°C / 67°F | 6.7 | 80 | Best |
| November | 13.3°C / 56°F | 6.7 | 48 | |
| December | 7.6°C / 46°F | 9.2 | 19 |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
New York City timing questions
What is the best month to visit New York City?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are September, May, and October, with September scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is April, May, June, September, October, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in New York City?
July, with an average daily high of 30.2°C (86°F).
What is the rainiest month in New York City?
July, averaging 12 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in New York City?
August and July — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.