New York's
climate
ranges from the stickily hot and humid in mid-summer to well below freezing in January and February: deep midwinter and high summer (many people find the city unbearable in July and August) are much the worst time you could come. Spring is gentle, if unpredictable, and usually wet, while fall is perhaps the best season: come at either time and you'll find it easier to get things done and the people more welcoming. Whatever time of year you come, dress in layers: buildings tend to be overheated during winter months and air-conditioned to the point of iciness in summer. Also bring comfortable and sturdy shoes - you're going to be doing a lot of walking.
F°
C°
RAINFALL
AVERAGE
AVERAGE
AVERAGE MONTHLY
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
IN
MM
Jan
38
26
3
-3
3.5
89
Feb
40
27
4
3
3.1
79
March
50
35
10
2
4.0
102
April
61
44
16
7
3.8
97
May
72
54
22
12
4.4
112
June
80
63
27
17
3.6
91
July
85
69
29
21
4.4
112
Aug
84
67
29
19
4.1
104
Sept
76
60
24
16
4.0
102
Oct
65
50
18
10
3.4
86
Nov
54
41
12
5
4.4
112
Dec
43
31
6
-1
3.8
97
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