New York City: When to go
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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