New York Weather by Month
New York has four distinct seasons, with cold and snow possible in winter and hot, humid weather in July–August.

January can bring cold conditions, snow or icy surfaces. Warm layers and weather-resistant footwear are useful.
February weatherWinter · SnowFebruary can bring cold conditions, snow or icy surfaces. Warm layers and weather-resistant footwear are useful.
March weatherEarly springMarch typically falls in a early spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
April weatherSpringApril typically falls in a spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
May weatherLate springMay typically falls in a late spring pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
June weatherEarly summerJune typically falls in a early summer pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
July weatherMidsummer · HeatJuly is typically warm to hot. Build in shade, water and breaks if you plan long outdoor days.
August weatherMidsummer · HeatAugust is typically warm to hot. Build in shade, water and breaks if you plan long outdoor days.
September weatherEarly autumnSeptember typically falls in a early autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
October weatherAutumnOctober typically falls in a autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
November weatherLate autumnNovember typically falls in a late autumn pattern. Compare temperature, rainfall and recent-year weather below before choosing your dates.
December weatherWinter · SnowDecember can bring cold conditions, snow or icy surfaces. Warm layers and weather-resistant footwear are useful.