Manhattan in February
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 8°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
5Rainy days (35 mm)
10:31 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in February is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Manhattan in February?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Manhattan?
The best months are September, October.