Worst time to visit New York

Some months in New York are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.

Months to avoid

MonthWhy
Januaryfreezing (-3°C overnight)
Februaryfreezing (-2°C overnight)
Augustpeak hurricane season
Septemberpeak hurricane season
Octoberpeak hurricane season

Better times to go

Better months: May (22°C, 11 rain days) · June (27°C, 10 rain days)

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Monthly averages, 10-day forecast, and the best months to visit.