---
title: "New York, USA"
description: "USA · airport JFK"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/new-york"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
---

# 🇺🇸 New York, USA

USA · airport JFK

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
- Phone code: +1
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n](https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Lyft
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/New_York_City](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/New_York_City)

## Brief

- New York is especially known for thin-crust pizza, bagels with cream cheese or lox, deli sandwiches, cheesecake, and the Bronx-style chopped cheese.
- Allow extra time for cross-city journeys: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are widely spread, and subway transfers or bridge traffic can add significant delays.

## Safety and health

- An air-quality alert for fine particulates has affected the New York City area, with hazy conditions reported. Consider limiting strenuous outdoor activity while the alert is active, particularly if you have asthma or heart and lung conditions. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/local-news/new-york/))
- Lyme disease is a notable regional risk in wooded or grassy areas around the Northeast. Use tick repellent and check for ticks after hiking or visiting parks. Avoid wild mammals and seek urgent medical care after any bite or possible bat exposure because rabies is rare but fatal once symptoms appear. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/United_States))
- Medical care in the United States can be extremely expensive. Confirm that travel insurance specifically covers the United States and emergency treatment. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/United_States))

## Recent News

- **October 8-10, 2026:** An ICE officer shot and wounded a man during an enforcement operation in Marble Hill while a five-year-old child was reportedly in the vehicle. Protests followed, with some clashes with police. Visitors should avoid demonstrations and monitor local reports around Marble Hill, Upper Manhattan, and related protest locations. ([nbcnewyork.com](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/new-york-city/ice-shooting-manhattan-thursday/6557364/) | [aljazeera.com](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/ice-agent-shoots-man-in-car-with-five-year-old-child-in-new-york-mayor))
- **October 11, 2026:** Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are forecast to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the New York City region, with a risk of localized flooding across the city, Long Island, New Jersey, and parts of the Hudson Valley. Expect possible disruption to outdoor plans and road travel. ([abc7ny.com](https://abc7ny.com/live-updates/hurricane-isaias-track-forecast-nyc-tri-state-area/19925088/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

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.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | -1 | 40 | 5 |
| February | OK | 0 | 39 | 5 |
| March | OK | 5 | 54 | 6 |
| April | Great | 10 | 38 | 9 |
| May | Great | 16 | 50 | 9 |
| June | Great | 21 | 52 | 10 |
| July | OK | 25 | 58 | 11 |
| August | OK | 24 | 61 | 11 |
| September | Great | 21 | 46 | 9 |
| October | Great | 14 | 48 | 6 |
| November | OK | 8 | 54 | 5 |
| December | OK | 3 | 59 | 5 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold, around -3°C to 3°C, with possible snowstorms and nor’easters. Museums, galleries and indoor attractions suit the weather.
- **February (OK):** 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.
- **March (OK):** 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.
- **April (Great):** 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.
- **May (Great):** 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.
- **June (Great):** 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.
- **July (OK):** 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.
- **August (OK):** 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.
- **September (Great):** 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.
- **October (Great):** 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.
- **November (OK):** 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.
- **December (OK):** 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.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 21 | 10 | 0% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 17 | 10 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 16 | 7 | 0% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 19 | 11 | 0% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 23 | 12 | 0% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 19 | 10 | 0% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 19 | 10 | 10% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserved Ferry Entry](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Statue-of-Liberty-and-Ellis-Island-Guided-Tour/d687-5250LIBERTYELLIS?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 59 USD
- [New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/New-York-in-One-Day-Guided-Sightseeing-Tour/d687-7081NYCDAY?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 99 USD · 6–6 HOUR
- [Niagara Falls USA and Canada Tour W/ Boat, Cave & Skylon Tower](https://www.viator.com/tours/Niagara-Falls/Niagara-Falls-in-One-Day-Deluxe-Sightseeing-Tour-of-American-and-Canadian-Sides/d23183-2972COMBO?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 189.95 USD · 6–6 HOUR
- [Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Central-Park-Pedicab-Guided-Tours/d687-147315P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 38 USD
- [NYC Empire State Building Observation Deck Ticket](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Empire-State-Building-Tickets-Observatory-Ticket/d687-2194EMPIRE?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 50.08 USD
- [9/11 Ground Zero & Memorial Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Memorial-and-Ground-Zero-Walking-Tour-with-Optional-9-11-Museum-Upgrade/d687-5250GROUNDZERO?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 29 USD
- [NYC 9/11 Memorial and Museum Ticket with Tour Options](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/9-11-Memorial-Museum-Admission/d687-7195SEPT11?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 36 USD · 1.5–1.5 HOUR
- [SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/SUMMIT-One-Vanderbilt-Experience-Ticket/d687-77354P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 47.91 USD
- [All-Access 9/11: Ground Zero Tour, Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory](https://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/All-Access-9-11-Experience-Ground-Zero-Tour-9-11-Memorial-and-Museum-One-World-Observatory/d687-5250P14?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 109 USD

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/new-york#activities

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