Climate of New York
When is the best time of year to visit The Big Apple? Summer, winter, spring, or autumn? Find out the weather averages per season so you can plan the perfect holiday!
Before planning a trip to New York City, it is important to keep in mind that during certain periods of the year the temperatures can be extreme. If you can, try to avoid the coldest and hottest seasons.
Whenever you choose to visit, it is likely that you will encounter rain and fog. New York has a higher average annual rainfall than both London and Paris.
Summer in New York
Visiting the city during summer can be a little stifling for those that are heat-sensitive; with minimum temperatures of 68°F (20°C) and maximum of 86°F (30°C).
Even if temperatures don't reach extremes, New York City has generally a high humidity, which sometimes makes it sometimes uncomfortable when walking around the city.
Winter in New York
Winters in New York are especially cold. During January and February, minimum temperatures can reach below zero with a maximum of 35.6°F (2°C). This temperature, plus the humidity and rain, makes it sometimes difficult to visit the city and you might want to visit other destinations during the coldest months of the year.
When to visit New York
Our favorite months to visit this amazing city are May and June. September and October are also very agreeable.
During these months it is usually warm, but it does get colder at night, so do bring a jacket.
