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Best Time to Visit New York

Best Months

April, May, June, September, October, November

Climate Overview

Four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are ideal. Winters can be brutal but Christmas in NYC is magical.

Month-by-Month Calendar

January
OK
February
OK
March
Good
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Good
August
Good
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Good
PeakGoodOKAvoid

The Four Seasons

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Spring
3-5
Ideal

Spring is prime time for New York. Four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are ideal. Winters can be brutal but Christmas in NYC is magical.

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Summer
6-8
Ideal

Summer is prime time for New York. Four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are ideal. Winters can be brutal but Christmas in NYC is magical.

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Autumn / Fall
9-11
Ideal

Autumn / Fall is prime time for New York. Four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are ideal. Winters can be brutal but Christmas in NYC is magical.

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Winter
12-2
Good

Winter in New York: Four distinct seasons. Spring and fall are ideal. Winters can be brutal but Christmas in NYC is magical.

What to Pack?

Layers essential year-round. Heavy coat in winter. Comfortable walking shoes always.

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