What to wear in New York by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for New York, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in New York
- Winters are cold, with January lows around −3 °C and wind funnelling between tall buildings, so an insulated coat, hat, gloves and scarf are standard from December to February.
- July and August highs average 28–30 °C with high humidity, so breathable cotton and linen work best.
- Rain falls on 9–13 days in every month of the year, so a compact umbrella is worth keeping in your bag.
- After snow, street corners fill with slush, so waterproof boots with good grip are the practical winter choice.
- Subways, offices and cinemas are strongly air-conditioned in summer, so carry a light layer for indoors.
January
−3…+4 °C
Typical: −3…+4 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
February
−3…+6 °C
Typical: −3…+6 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- Hat, gloves and a scarf
- A compact umbrella
- Waterproof shoes
March
0…+10 °C
Typical: 0…+10 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
April
+6…+16 °C
Typical: +6…+16 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
May
+12…+21 °C
Typical: +12…+21 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
June
+17…+26 °C
Typical: +17…+26 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- Sunglasses and sun protection
July
+21…+30 °C
Typical: +21…+30 °C. Rainy days expected: 13.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
August
+20…+28 °C
Typical: +20…+28 °C. Rainy days expected: 12.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
- Sunglasses and sun protection
September
+17…+25 °C
Typical: +17…+25 °C. Rainy days expected: 10.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
October
+11…+19 °C
Typical: +11…+19 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
November
+4…+12 °C
Typical: +4…+12 °C. Rainy days expected: 9.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
December
0…+7 °C
Typical: 0…+7 °C. Rainy days expected: 11.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- An insulated jacket
- A compact umbrella
- A waterproof shell
- Waterproof shoes
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