2026 Climate Averages

Weather in New York City in July

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

July is a wet time to visit New York City. New York City has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 30°C, lows of 22°C, and approximately 14 rainy days per month.

Avg High

30°C

Avg Low

22°C

Rainy days

14days

Daylight

14.8h

Is July a good time to visit New York City?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:37 AM

Sunset

8:27 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 7°C -1°C 9 Good
February 7°C -1°C 10 Good
March 12°C 3°C 12 Good
April 13°C 5°C 16 Excellent (best)
May 19°C 10°C 11 Excellent (best)
June 26°C 17°C 8 Good
July 30°C 22°C 14 Wet
August 28°C 21°C 14 Wet
September 24°C 16°C 8 Excellent (best)
October 18°C 11°C 10 Excellent (best)
November 14°C 5°C 9 Good
December 6°C -1°C 8 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for July

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Moderate
Travel Context Perfect weather for walking tours and all-day sightseeing.

Planning a trip to New York City?

Common Questions

Is July a good time to visit New York City? +

July is typically Wet for visiting New York City, with average highs of 30°C and around 14 rainy days.

What should I pack for New York City in July? +

With highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in New York City in July? +

New York City typically sees around 14 rainy days in July.

How many hours of daylight are there in New York City in July? +

In July, New York City gets approximately 14.8 hours of daylight per day.

Is July peak season in New York City? +

No, July is not peak season in New York City. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit New York City? +

The best months to visit New York City are April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/New_York)

Last Updated: January 2026

July

30° / 22°
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