Best Time to Visit Manhattan: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Manhattan: September, October.
- Best months for Manhattan: September, October.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: April, May, September, October. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, June, April.
- The least pleasant month is January (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -6°C | 23 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.2 |
| February | 8°C | -4°C | 35 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.7 |
| March | 14°C | 2°C | 62 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 20°C | 7°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 132 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| June | 30°C | 19°C | 104 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 33°C | 21°C | 94 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| August | 31°C | 20°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 27°C | 15°C | 79 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| October | 20°C | 9°C | 64 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| November | 13°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 5 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 6°C | -4°C | 36 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Manhattan?
The best months are September, October.
When is the rainy season in Manhattan?
The wettest months are May, June, April.