New York City
The city that everyone has already seen, which somehow does not spoil it at all. Everything is louder and taller in person.
The best time to visit New York City is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F). Local time there is 16:25 (UTC-4).
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The year at a glance
April · high 15°C · rain 129mm · 13.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C41°F | 96mm3.8in | 9.6h9.6h | |
| February | 6°C43°F | 91mm3.6in | 10.6h10.6h | |
| March | 10°C50°F | 109mm4.3in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| April | 15°C58°F | 129mm5.1in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| May | 19°C67°F | 96mm3.8in | 14.4h14.4h | in the recommended window |
| June | 25°C76°F | 90mm3.5in | 15.1h15.1h | |
| July | 28°C83°F | 114mm4.5in | 14.8h14.8h | |
| August | 27°C81°F | 112mm4.4in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| September | 24°C75°F | 129mm5.1in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 19°C65°F | 165mm6.5in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| November | 12°C53°F | 72mm2.8in | 9.9h9.9h | |
| December | 8°C46°F | 140mm5.5in | 9.3h9.3h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
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- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit New York City?
The best time to visit New York City is Apr–May, Sep–Oct, Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (65°F).
How warm does New York City get?
Typical daytime highs in New York City are Mar–May 15°C (58°F), Jun–Aug 27°C (80°F), Sep–Nov 18°C (65°F), Dec–Feb 6°C (43°F).
Is New York City expensive?
On the ground, New York City is steep.
What sort of trip is New York City good for?
New York City is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is New York City?
The wettest month in New York City is October at 165mm (6.5in), the driest November at 72mm (2.8in), with a monthly average of 112mm (4.4in).
What plug do I need for New York City?
New York City uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
