When to go · Queens
Queens, month by month
The best months for Queens: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.4 °C / -3 °C, 8 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).6 °C / -2 °C, 7 rain days43 °F / 28 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.10 °C / 2 °C, 9 rain days50 °F / 36 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Queens's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.17 °C / 7 °C, 9 rain days63 °F / 45 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Queens's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 12 °C, 9 rain days72 °F / 54 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Queens's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 18 °C, 9 rain days81 °F / 64 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Aug–early Sep (U.S. Open crowds and hotel prices).30 °C / 21 °C, 9 rain days86 °F / 70 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Aug–early Sep (U.S. Open crowds and hotel prices).29 °C / 21 °C, 8 rain days84 °F / 70 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Queens's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 17 °C, 7 rain days77 °F / 63 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Queens's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 11 °C, 7 rain days66 °F / 52 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C / 6 °C, 8 rain days55 °F / 43 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.7 °C / 0 °C, 8 rain days45 °F / 32 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday