Best time to visit New York
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Hotels peak in December; January to early March is cheapest.
See New York on the globeNew York month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 4°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 10°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Great | 22°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Good | 27°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Great | 29°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Fourth of July fireworks |
| August | Good | 28°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Great | 25°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Good | 18°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Mixed | 12°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Thanksgiving Day Parade |
| December | Poor | 7°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Holiday season |
Festivals, events and seasons in New York
- July🎉 Fourth of July fireworksMacy’s fireworks over the East River.
- November🎉 Thanksgiving Day ParadeGiant balloons down Central Park West.
- December🎉 Holiday seasonThe Rockefeller tree, rinks and window displays.
Good to know
- Flights to New York are usually cheapest in January–February.
- Crowds and prices peak in June–August and December, so book early.
More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit New York?
The best time to visit New York is May–October. Hotels peak in December; January to early March is cheapest.
What is the cheapest time to fly to New York?
Flights are usually cheapest in January–February, when demand is lowest.
When is New York busiest?
New York is busiest in June–August and December.
What is the weather like in New York?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 4°C.
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- New Orleans best in Feb–May and Nov–Dec
- Miami best in Dec–Apr
- Los Angeles best in Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
- San Francisco best in Jun and Sep–Oct
- Honolulu best in Mar–May
- Las Vegas best in Mar–Apr and Oct
- Boston best in May–Sep
- Seattle best in Jun–Sep
- Austin best in Feb–Mar and Nov
- Nashville best in Sep
- Denver best in May and Sep–Oct
- San Diego best in all year round
- Philadelphia best in Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct
- Grand Canyon best in Jun
- Sedona best in Mar–May and Nov
- Santa Fe best in Apr–May and Sep–Oct
- Anchorage best in Nov–Apr
- Savannah best in Feb–Mar and Oct–Nov
- Charleston best in Feb–May and Oct–Dec
- Portland best in Jun–Sep
- Orlando best in Dec–Apr
- Yellowstone best in Jul–Sep
- Memphis best in Apr–May and Sep–Oct
- San Antonio best in Feb–Mar and Nov–Dec
- Key West best in Dec–Apr
- Maui best in Mar–Jun and Oct
Nearby destinations
- Niagara Falls, Canada best in May–Sep
- Montreal, Canada best in Jun–Jul and Sep
- Ottawa, Canada best in May–Sep
- Toronto, Canada best in Jun and Aug–Sep
- Quebec City, Canada best in May–Sep
- Halifax, Canada best in Jul and Sep