Which is the hottest month in New York City?

The hottest time of year in New York City is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in New York City?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in New York City with 104mm on average. There are normally 9 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in New York City?

The sunniest time of year in New York City is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 62% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in New York City?

The sea is usually at its warmest in New York City in August when the water temperature reaches 22°C.

Best time to visit New York City

Q: When is the best time to visit New York City?

The best times to visit New York City, New York are in June and July Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

The best times to visit New York City, New York are in June and July based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit New York City?

The best times to visit New York City, New York are in June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for New York (New York City) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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