🇺🇸 New York vs Vail 🇺🇸

New York, United States vs Vail, United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. New York is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. New York is drier, with roughly 1 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 New York🇺🇸 Vail
Avg annual high17°C11°C
Hottest monthJuly (30°C)July (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-3°C low)December (-11°C low)
Rainy days / year124125
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJune, August, September

🇺🇸 New York

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in July (30°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

🇺🇸 Vail

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in December (-11°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is New York or Vail warmer?

New York is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, New York or Vail?

Vail is rainier — New York sees about 1 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit New York vs Vail?

New York is best around May, September, October; Vail is best around June, August, September.

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