When to go · New York
New York, month by month
The best months for New York: May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold and often snowy; low season, shorter days.Northeast, United States: coolCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedColdest month; good museum weather.Northeast, United States: coolCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodCool, changeable; prices ease.Northeast, United States: coolCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodMild and blooming; a good month.Northeast, United States: fineCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatWarm and comfortable; good walking.Northeast, United States: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatWarm and long days; humidity builds.Northeast, United States: best weatherCrowds: High
- JulyMixedHot and humid; heat waves.Northeast, United States: hotCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedHot and humid; many locals away.Northeast, United States: hotCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatWarm and clear; UN General Assembly week closes roads.Northeast, United States: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- OctoberGreatBest walking month; busy.Northeast, United States: best weatherCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGoodCool; Thanksgiving and Marathon weekends are crowded.Northeast, United States: fineCrowds: Medium · 3 festivals or holidays
- DecemberMixedCold; holiday crowds and very high hotel prices.Northeast, United States: coolCrowds: High · 2 festivals or holidays