New York City is so big and offers so much for visitors to see and do, it's difficult to say what is the best time to visit the city. Whether it’s cold or hot, and whether it’s raining or the sky is blue, there is always something for everyone in New York City. Springtime brings cool and sometimes light rainy weather and blooming flowers - many consider this as the best time to visit New York City.
Summertime is warm to hot with sunny days and occasional breezes in places near the water. The fall weather is pleasant although it can get chilly. Winter is cold and sometimes snowy, but there are plenty of days with blue skies to enjoy during your carriage ride around Central Park.
January is New York’s coldest month with freezing temperatures sinking to an average low of 26°F (-3°C). Incidentally, January also receives the least amount of sunshine annually with roughly 154 hours expected. The high temperature average is 39°F (4°C).
In February, the average high and average low temperatures increase by three degrees to 42°F (6°C) and 29°F (-2°C) respectively. Average rainfall in February is the lowest in the year at 3 inches (99mm).
New York Weather in March: Spring replaces Winter in March, bringing with it high temperatures. The average high temperature climbs to 50°F (10°C), while the low temperature average increases to 35°F (2°C).
April sees another big increase in average temperatures although the climate still remains quite cool. New York sees average high temperatures of 60°F (16°C) and average low temperatures of 44°F (7°C).
In May, for the last month of spring, the weather settles at an average high temperature of 71°F (22°C). Low temperature averages on the other hand will rest at 55°F (13°C).
New York Weather in June: It’s a sunny month in New York in June, which averages 289 hours of sunshine. This coincides with an average high temperature of 79°F (26°C) and average low temperature of 64°F (18°C).
July is the hottest month of the year in New York with the average high temperature hitting 85°F (29°C). It also receives the most sunshine out of the year, averaging at 302 hours of sun light received, and sees the highest precipitation rates annually with 5 inches (115 mm) of rainfall.
In August, the temperature cools off ever slightly. The average high and average low temperatures range between 83°F (28°C) and 69°F (20°C), making August the second to the hottest month in the year.
September brings with it a change of seasons and a welcome drop in temperatures. The average high temperature decreases to 76°F (24°C), while the average low temperature is a cool 61°F (16°C).
New York Weather in October: Days get seemingly shorter in October as the average hours of sunshine fall to 213 hours. With fall in full swing, temperatures also continue to decrease rapidly with the average high temperature dropping to 65°F (18°C) and the average low temperature also going down to 50°F (10°C).
In November, temperatures decrease again as winter approaches. Average high temperatures fall to 54°F (12°C) while the average low temperature dwindles to 41°F (5°C).
December is the third coldest month of the year with the average high and average low temperatures ranging between 44°F (7°C) and 32°F (0°C). Meanwhile, 155 hours of sunshine can be expected in the final month of the year.
The general consensus, when it comes to New York, is that it’s always a great time to visit. It’s just a matter of what you want to see and do. When it comes to weather, the best times to visit New York are during its fall and spring seasons. The best of New York’s fall foliage is experienced at the height of fall in October. In terms of special festival and occasions, there’s no time like the November and December when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade takes place and the Christmas attractions start to come alive. Verified Resource: National Weather Service