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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9°C | -3.9°C | 90.8 mm | 10 | 6.3 h | 21.9 km/h | 5.7°C |
| Feb | 5.3°C | -3.8°C | 97.1 mm | 10 | 6.8 h | 21.9 km/h | 5.4°C |
| Mar | 9.1°C | -0.3°C | 100.6 mm | 10 | 8.2 h | 23.2 km/h | 6.1°C |
| Apr | 15.3°C | 5.6°C | 108.2 mm | 12 | 8.9 h | 23 km/h | 10.7°C |
| May | 20.9°C | 11.5°C | 92.1 mm | 11 | 10.0 h | 20.1 km/h | 15°C |
| Jun | 25.8°C | 16.7°C | 95.8 mm | 11 | 11.0 h | 19.4 km/h | 19.5°C |
| Jul | 29.2°C | 20.6°C | 136.3 mm | 13 | 11.7 h | 18.2 km/h | 24.6°C |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 20°C | 99.6 mm | 12 | 10.9 h | 17.5 km/h | 22.6°C |
| Sep | 24.7°C | 16.6°C | 119.2 mm | 10 | 9.1 h | 18.1 km/h | 22.2°C |
| Oct | 18.6°C | 10.8°C | 135.2 mm | 10 | 7.5 h | 20 km/h | 17.4°C |
| Nov | 11.8°C | 3.6°C | 77.6 mm | 9 | 7.0 h | 20.7 km/h | 11.5°C |
| Dec | 7.3°C | 0.2°C | 116.1 mm | 11 | 5.5 h | 20.2 km/h | 7.4°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit New York
New York (USA) has a Mediterranean / mild temperate climate with an annual average of around 12 °C. Daytime highs average 17 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 1269 mm of rainfall per year and 8.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
The city that never sleeps — Times Square, the Empire State Building, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 11.7 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 29.2 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to -3.9 °C.
Note: with roughly 33 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about New York
When is the best time to visit New York?
The best time to visit New York: April, May, June, September, October and November – best in May (avg. 16.2 °C, 11 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in New York?
The warmest month is July with an average of 24.9 °C and daytime highs around 29.2 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 0.0 °C and night-time lows around -3.9 °C.
How many rainy days does New York have?
July has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is November with 9 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near New York?
The water is warmest in July at an average of 24.6 °C and coolest in February at 5.4 °C.