New York City Weather
New York City weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct.
New York City current weather
New York City now (local time 07:30)
13°C
Partly cloudy
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 85%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
10° – 25°C
Mostly dry all week
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New York City 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
🌦️
15°
13°
💧35%
Mon
10/5
☁️
19°
11°
💧5%
Tue
10/6
☀️
18°
10°
💧0%
Wed
10/7
☁️
22°
12°
💧1%
Thu
10/8
☁️
25°
15°
💧1%
Fri
10/9
☁️
21°
13°
💧1%
Sat
10/10
☁️
20°
14°
💧1%
Sun
10/11
☁️
17°
12°
💧15%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
16°
14°
💧28%
Tue
10/13
🌧️
15°
15°
💧21%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
17°
12°
💧17%
Thu
10/15
🌤️
16°
9°
💧19%
Fri
10/16
☁️
18°
10°
💧17%
Sat
10/17
☁️
16°
13°
💧29%
Best time to visit New York City
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in New York City are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -2°C).
New York City climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3°C | -2°C | 99 mm | 82% | -16°C |
| Feb | 4°C | -1°C | 95 mm | 81% | -16°C |
| Mar | 7°C | 1°C | 113 mm | 81% | -16°C |
| Apr | 12°C | 6°C | 107 mm | 82% | -15°C |
| MayBest | 17°C | 11°C | 101 mm | 84% | -13°C |
| JunBest | 22°C | 17°C | 115 mm | 83% | -9°C |
| JulBest | 26°C | 21°C | 114 mm | 80% | -6°C |
| AugBest | 26°C | 21°C | 114 mm | 78% | -6°C |
| SepBest | 23°C | 18°C | 97 mm | 77% | -8°C |
| OctBest | 17°C | 12°C | 124 mm | 78% | -11°C |
| Nov | 12°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 79% | -14°C |
| Dec | 7°C | 2°C | 133 mm | 82% | -14°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
New York City weather month by month: what to wear
New York City in OctoberBest monthThis month
October in New York City is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New York City in November
November in New York City is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
New York City in December
December in New York City is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C, around 133 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
New York City in January
January in New York City is cold: average highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C, around 99 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
New York City in February
February in New York City is cold: average highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C, around 95 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A down jacket, thermal base layers, scarf and gloves.
New York City in March
March in New York City is cold: average highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C, around 113 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 16°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A warm coat over a sweater, plus a scarf.
New York City in April
April in New York City is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C, around 107 mm of rain (some rain) and 82% humidity — about 15°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
New York City in MayBest month
May in New York City is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
New York City in JuneBest month
June in New York City is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 17°C, around 115 mm of rain (some rain) and 83% humidity — about 9°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
New York City in JulyBest month
July in New York City is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C, around 114 mm of rain (some rain) and 80% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.
New York City in AugustBest month
August in New York City is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C, around 114 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.
New York City in SeptemberBest month
September in New York City is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C, around 97 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit New York City?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in New York City are May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct. The hottest month is July (average high 26°C) and the coldest is January (average low -2°C).
›What's the weather like in New York City in October, and what should I wear?
October in New York City is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C, around 124 mm of rain (some rain) and 78% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
›What's the weather like in New York City in November, and what should I wear?
November in New York City is chilly: average highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: A sweater plus a coat or windbreaker.
›When is the rainy season in New York City?
New York City is wettest in December, with about 133 mm on average, and driest in February, with about 95 mm.
›How cold does New York City get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is January, averaging 3°C by day and -2°C at night. Nights regularly drop below freezing and snow is possible.
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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: July; coldest: January.