New York City

New York, United States

Local time01:55 Sunrise07:07 Sunset18:16 Elevation25 m

Weather

When is the best time to visit New York City?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 30° July

Coldest month -2° January

Wettest month 117mm July

Rain per year 1,258mm

Rainy days per year 100

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the New York Cntrl Pk Twr weather station, 8 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	4.3 °C	-2.2 °C	92 mm	8.7	9.6 h
February	5.8 °C	-1.3 °C	81 mm	7.6	10.7 h
March	10.0 °C	2.2 °C	109 mm	9.1	11.9 h
April	16.7 °C	7.6 °C	104 mm	9.0	13.3 h
May	22.0 °C	12.9 °C	101 mm	9.6	14.5 h
June	26.6 °C	18.1 °C	115 mm	9.0	15.1 h
July	29.5 °C	21.3 °C	117 mm	8.3	14.8 h
August	28.6 °C	20.6 °C	116 mm	8.2	13.8 h
September	24.6 °C	16.9 °C	110 mm	7.2	12.5 h
October	18.2 °C	10.9 °C	111 mm	7.4	11.1 h
November	12.3 °C	5.7 °C	91 mm	7.2	9.9 h
December	7.0 °C	1.1 °C	111 mm	9.1	9.3 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day18 °C Night11 °C Rain111 mm

October in New York City: mild, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Light windbreaker

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Folding umbrella Sunglasses

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

BialysThe bialy is a soft roll made popular by Jewish immigrants on the Lower East Side. Buy it on your last day, since it is best fresh.

WhereHistoric bakeries on the Lower East Side

No reliable price data

Sources: jessieonajourney.com
NYC rooftop honeySome honeys come from hives on city rooftops, and each variety is named after a neighborhood.

WhereOnline from urban beekeepers and food markets

No reliable price data

Sources: jessieonajourney.com
Handmade Manhattan chocolatesSome Manhattan chocolate houses nearly a century old still make chocolates by hand in small batches.

WhereHistoric chocolate shops in Manhattan

No reliable price data

Sources: jessieonajourney.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

Near New York City

Straight-line distance.

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