New York City Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
New York City, United States has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 83/100). Annual average high: 16.2°C, total rainfall: 1132mm.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
83
August is the best month to visit New York City with a travel score of 83/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 27.7°C, 11 rain days, and 10.8 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
48
Jan
53
Feb
59
Mar
68
Apr
76
May
82
Jun
83
Jul
83
Aug
83
Sep
72
Oct
62
Nov
51
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in New York City each month?
16.2°C
Avg High
7.7°C
Avg Low
1132mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does New York City get?
New York City receives 1132mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically July with 106mm, while November is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in New York City?
January
48
3°C
Low: -4°C
9 rain days
Mixed
February
53
5°C
Low: -4°C
8 rain days
Mixed
March
59
9°C
Low: 0°C
10 rain days
Mixed
April
68
15°C
Low: 6°C
10 rain days
Good
May
76
21°C
Low: 11°C
11 rain days
Good
June
82
26°C
Low: 17°C
11 rain days
Excellent
July
83
29°C
Low: 20°C
11 rain days
Excellent
August
Best time to visit83
28°C
Low: 19°C
11 rain days
Excellent
September
83
24°C
Low: 16°C
9 rain days
Excellent
October
72
18°C
Low: 10°C
8 rain days
Good
November
62
12°C
Low: 4°C
8 rain days
Good
December
51
6°C
Low: -1°C
9 rain days
Mixed
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