North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28–40°F | 5h | Moderate (90mm) | Off-Peak | Cold and grey with occasional snow, but hotel deals, empty museums and cozy bars abound. |
| February | 29–42°F | 6h | Moderate (80mm) | Off-Peak | Still frigid and quiet, prime low-season city time with world-class galleries all to yourself. |
| March | 35–50°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Shoulder | Early spring stirs, chilly but brightening, with parades and reawakening parks. |
| April | 45–61°F | 7h | Moderate (105mm) | Shoulder | Blossoms and mild days return, romantic and uncrowded before the summer rush. |
| May | 53–71°F | 8h | Moderate (100mm) | Peak | Warm, lush and golden-lit, arguably the loveliest month to be outdoors in the city. |
| June | 64–80°F | 8h | High (115mm) | Peak | Long, festive days and warm nights as Pride, free concerts and rooftop season arrive. |
| July | 70–85°F | 9h | High (115mm) | Peak | Hot, humid and buzzing, with fireworks, beaches and open-air everything. |
| August | 69–83°F | 8h | High (115mm) | Shoulder | Steamy and slower as locals flee, but beaches, tennis and free films fill the calendar. |
| September | 62–76°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | Warm days, thinning crowds and post-Labor-Day energy make the city effortlessly great. |
| October | 51–65°F | 7h | High (110mm) | Peak | Crisp, golden and moody, peak fall foliage and cozy sweater-weather in the parks. |
| November | 42–54°F | 5h | Moderate (90mm) | Shoulder | Cool and bare-branched, but marathon fever and the first holiday sparkle arrive. |
| December | 33–44°F | 4h | High (110mm) | Peak | Cold and dazzling, the city at its most magical with lights, markets and holiday buzz. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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