When to go · New York
New York in August
Mixed month. Hot and humid; many locals away.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for New York
Hot and humid; many locals away.
Weather in August
- Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainehot
Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen