Weather in New York — today
Now in New York
🌙
+19°
Clear
Feels like +19° · humidity 68%
Today 12.9: +26° / +15°
🕐 00:25
Wind
4 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
52 · Moderate
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
68%
Pressure
1017 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
06:33 / 19:09
Sea temperature
🌊 +25°
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for New York
Today, 12 September, Saturday, in New York (United States): partly cloudy, warm. During the day the air will warm up to +26°, at night around +15°. Due to the wind it feels like +19°. Wind up to 19 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sea has warmed up to +25° — great for swimming. The sun will rise at 06:33 and set at 19:09 — daylight lasts 13 hours.Hourly weather in New York
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in New York for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 12.9
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💧 3%
+15° +26°
Morning
☁️
+17°
Day
☁️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Tomorrow 13.9
🌧️
💧 84%
+20° +26°
Morning
🌧️
+22°
Day
🌧️
+26°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+20°
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Mon 14.9
🌦️
💧 8%
+18° +24°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+24°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Tue 15.9
☁️
+15° +22°
Morning
☁️
+18°
Day
☁️
+22°
Evening
🌇
+20°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Wed 16.9
☁️
💧 1%
+19° +22°
Morning
☁️
+20°
Day
☁️
+22°
Evening
🌇
+21°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Thu 17.9
☁️
💧 13%
+19° +27°
Morning
☁️
+22°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+25°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Fri 18.9
🌦️
💧 23%
+21° +25°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Sat 19.9
🌦️
💧 23%
+18° +23°
Morning
🌦️
+20°
Day
🌦️
+23°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Sun 20.9
☁️
💧 15%
+17° +25°
Morning
☁️
+20°
Day
☁️
+25°
Evening
🌇
+23°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Mon 21.9
☁️
💧 11%
+17° +23°
Morning
☁️
+19°
Day
☁️
+23°
Evening
🌇
+22°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Tue 22.9
☁️
💧 15%
+15° +21°
Morning
☁️
+17°
Day
☁️
+21°
Evening
🌇
+20°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Wed 23.9
🌧️
💧 13%
+11° +15°
Morning
🌧️
+12°
Day
🌧️
+15°
Evening
🌇
+14°
Night
🌙
+11°
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Thu 24.9
🌧️
💧 12%
+11° +13°
Morning
🌧️
+12°
Day
🌧️
+13°
Evening
🌇
+13°
Night
🌙
+11°
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Fri 25.9
☁️
💧 23%
+13° +21°
Morning
☁️
+16°
Day
☁️
+21°
Evening
🌇
+19°
Night
🌙
+13°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏖️ Beach
83 / 100
for sea and sun · Excellent
🏊 Swimming
91 / 100
water 25° · Excellent
🏃 Running
75 / 100
comfort for running · Good
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
3%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
86 / 100
evening visibility · Excellent
🧺 Laundry drying
66 / 100
will dry outside · Good
🚗 Car wash
91 / 100
no rain expected · Excellent
🌫️ Air quality
52
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 13PM10: 13O₃: 20NO₂: 46
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
19:09
Golden hour
18:33
Daylight
13 h (-3 min vs yesterday)
Sea temperature
+25°
🌊 calm, waves 0.1 m.
New York climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+3°
-5°
Jan
+5°
-4°
Feb
+9°
+0°
Mar
+15°
+5°
Apr
+20°
+11°
May
+26°
+17°
Jun
+29°
+20°
Jul
+27°
+19°
Aug
+24°
+16°
Sep
+17°
+10°
Oct
+11°
+4°
Nov
+6°
-1°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +3° | -5° | +4° | 82 mm | Winter weather: about +3° daytime, you need a warm coat and hat. Frequent rain (82 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. The water is cold (+4°) — swimming is for the brave. This is the coldest month of the year. Winter Restaurant Week with fixed-price menus. |
| February | +5° | -4° | +3° | 78 mm | A cold month: +5° by day, long walks get uncomfortable. One of the wettest months (78 mm): downpours can derail plans. ❄️ a warm jacket, a hat, non-slip shoes. The water is cold (+3°) — swimming is for the brave. Snowy month; Broadway and museums. |
| March | +9° | +0° | +6° | 107 mm | Cold: +9° by day, down to +0° at night — dress warmly. It's a rainy month (107 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+6°) — swimming is for the brave. Statistically the wettest month of the year. St. Patrick's Day Parade on 17 March along Fifth Avenue. |
| April | +15° | +5° | +10° | 92 mm | A fresh month — +15° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (92 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+10°) — swimming is for the brave. Cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. |
| May | +20° | +11° | +14° | 86 mm | The most pleasant season: +20° by day, comfortable all day long. One of the wettest months (86 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. The water is cold (+14°) — swimming is for the brave. Best month for Central Park and the High Line. |
| June | +26° | +17° | +19° | 101 mm | One of the best times to visit: +26° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (101 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 😊 light summer clothing. Sea at +19° — swimmable, refreshing. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. Pride late June; free park concerts begin. |
| July | +29° | +20° | +24° | 104 mm | Gentle warmth — about +29° daytime, great walking weather. Frequent rain (104 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +24° — great for swimming. This is the hottest month of the year in New York. Macy's 4 July fireworks over the East River. |
| August | +27° | +19° | +23° | 104 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. One of the wettest months (104 mm): downpours can derail plans. 😊 light summer clothing. Water at +23° — great for swimming. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. Hot month; open-air cinema everywhere. |
| September | +24° | +16° | +22° | 98 mm | One of the best times to visit: +24° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (98 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Water at +22° — great for swimming. US Open in Queens and Fashion Week. |
| October | +17° | +10° | +18° | 98 mm | A fresh month — +17° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (98 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. Sea at +18° — swimmable, refreshing. Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village on 31 October. |
| November | +11° | +4° | +12° | 77 mm | Cool weather: +11° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (77 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. The water is cold (+12°) — swimming is for the brave. Marathon on the first Sunday; Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. |
| December | +6° | -1° | +7° | 101 mm | Cold: +6° by day, down to -1° at night — dress warmly. It's a rainy month (101 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🧣 a warmer jacket. The water is cold (+7°) — swimming is for the brave. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. Rockefeller tree and New Year's Eve on Times Square. |
When to visit New York
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: June, July, August
Daytime air+26…+29°
Sea temperature+19…+24°
Precipitationoften
Why: comfortable +26…+29° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, April, May, September, October
Daytime air+3…+24°
Sea temperature+3…+22°
Precipitationoften
Why: noticeable rain risk (78–98 mm/month) — pack an umbrella and backup plans.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: March, November, December
Daytime air+6…+11°
Sea temperature+6…+12°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+6…+11° by day, 9 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit New York is June – August, and the most comfortable months are June, July, August. The toughest months to visit are March, November, December: frequent rain.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+26°
Normal for September
+24°
Deviation
2° warmer than normal
A year ago on this day
+27°
Record for this date
+33° (2005)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in New York
What is the weather in New York right now?＋
Clear, +19°, feels like +19°.
Will it rain in New York today?＋
No: 3% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit New York?＋
Best time to visit — June – August.
Can you swim in New York in summer?＋
In winter the water is around +5° — swimming is for the brave. In summer the sea warms up to +22°.
What time are sunrise and sunset in New York?＋
Sunrise 06:33, sunset 19:09.
Does it snow in New York in winter?＋
Yes, snow is possible in January, February, March, December.
What is the climate in New York by month?＋
Summers up to +29° in July, winters around -5° in January; the wettest month is March.
Is it cold in New York in winter?＋
❄️ Cold, around zero and below. A warm jacket and a hat are a must; ice is common — you'll need non-slip shoes.