🇺🇸Boston
Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 29° 22° | 25° 18° | 27° 21° | 27° 19° | 22° 15° | 24° 17° | 27° 20° |
| Precipitation | 0% | 0% | 91% | 34% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Humidity | 54% | 66% | 82% | 63% | 59% | 69% | 79% |
| Wind | 17 km/h | 23 km/h | 15 km/h | 27 km/h | 18 km/h | 18 km/h | 14 km/h |
Best time to visit New York
The best times to visit New York are April to May and September to October, when temperatures are generally comfortable for walking, parks and outdoor landmarks. June to August is hot and humid, with thunderstorms and hurricane risk, while November to March is cooler and more changeable, with possible rain or snow.
JanuaryTemp (°C)-1°Rain (mm)40Sun Hours5Dry Days21
January is cold, around -3°C to 3°C, with possible snowstorms and nor’easters. Museums, galleries and indoor attractions suit the weather.
FebruaryTemp (°C)0°Rain (mm)39Sun Hours5Dry Days16
February is wintry, around -2°C to 4°C, with occasional snow and relatively dry conditions. Plan a city break around indoor attractions and brisk outdoor walks.
MarchTemp (°C)5°Rain (mm)54Sun Hours6Dry Days16
March is cool and changeable, around 2°C to 10°C, with rain and occasional late snow. Layered clothing suits sightseeing across museums, neighbourhoods and parks.
AprilTemp (°C)10°Rain (mm)38Sun Hours9Dry Days17
April is mild, around 7°C to 16°C, with spring rain and occasional unsettled days. Comfortable temperatures suit walking tours, parks and outdoor landmarks.
MayTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)50Sun Hours9Dry Days16
May is mild to warm, around 12°C to 22°C, with changeable spring rain. Long daylight and comfortable sightseeing temperatures make outdoor exploring appealing.
JuneTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours10Dry Days15
June is hot and humid, around 17°C to 27°C, with frequent thunderstorms and tropical-storm risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
JulyTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)58Sun Hours11Dry Days16
July is the hottest month, around 21°C to 29°C, with humid days, thunderstorms and hurricane risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
AugustTemp (°C)24°Rain (mm)61Sun Hours11Dry Days17
August is hot and humid, around 20°C to 29°C, with thunderstorms and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
SeptemberTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)46Sun Hours9Dry Days19
September is mild to warm, around 16°C to 25°C, with humid spells and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
OctoberTemp (°C)14°Rain (mm)48Sun Hours6Dry Days21
October is cool to mild, around 10°C to 18°C, with comfortable sightseeing conditions and peak hurricane season. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
NovemberTemp (°C)8°Rain (mm)54Sun Hours5Dry Days21
November is cool, around 5°C to 12°C, with shorter days and occasional rain. Hurricane risk remains, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.
DecemberTemp (°C)3°Rain (mm)59Sun Hours5Dry Days18
December is cool, around 0°C to 7°C, with possible snow and festive decorations across the city. Indoor attractions and holiday events suit the chilly weather.
Sources: en.wikivoyage.org
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Brief
- New York’s signature foods include pizza, bagels, pastrami sandwiches, cheesecake and classic deli fare.
- The 2026 US Open is underway in Queens, bringing heavy crowds, higher prices and late-night activity around Flushing Meadows (
sportingnews.com).
- The New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 1, with major road closures and transport changes expected along the route (
yahoo.com).
Safety and health
- Air quality alerts linked to smoke from Canadian wildfires have affected the New York City area. Travelers with asthma or heart and lung conditions should limit strenuous outdoor activity when alerts are active and monitor local advisories (
cbsnews.com).
- A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has been reported on the Upper East Side. Buildings with affected cooling towers have undergone cleaning, but visitors should seek medical care for fever, cough or breathing difficulty after possible exposure (
- Lyme disease is a consideration in wooded or grassy areas around the Northeast, including parks outside the city. Use tick protection and check for ticks after hiking. Avoid wild mammals and seek urgent medical advice after any bite or possible bat exposure because of rabies risk (
wikivoyage.org).
- Medical care in the United States can be exceptionally expensive. Ensure travel insurance explicitly covers the U.S. and emergency treatment (
cdc.gov |
Recent News
- September 2026: Air quality alerts have been issued across the New York City area because of fine particulates and smoke from Canadian wildfires. Hazy conditions and reduced outdoor activity may affect sightseeing and outdoor events (
- Late August to early September 2026: A series of violent incidents involving knives and police shootings occurred around Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge. The incidents were localized, but visitors should expect possible temporary closures, police cordons and heightened security in busy tourist areas (
theguardian.com |
nytimes.com).
- Late August 2026: New York City officials reported a continuing Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side; affected buildings’ cooling towers have been cleaned, while city authorities face scrutiny over the response (
- September 6, 2026: The US Open is drawing large crowds to Flushing Meadows, with busy transport, expensive accommodation and increased late-night activity around the tournament site (
