When to go · New York
New York in July
Mixed month. Hot and humid; heat waves.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Hot and humid; heat waves.
Weather in July
- 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.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Independence Day big impact
4 Jul · United States
Fireworks and parades; parks, beaches and flights busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen