Monthly climate guide
New York weather in August
With highs near 26°C (79°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), August feels warm in New York. Rainfall averages about 135 mm (wet) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- In New York, August is late summer.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Humidity near 78% makes 26°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Only one month is warmer in New York than August.
Avg high
26°C
79°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
135 mm
wet
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
New York weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 38°F | -1°C / 29°F | 124 mm | 82% | 61% |
| February | 4°C / 40°F | -1°C / 30°F | 116 mm | 82% | 63% |
| March | 7°C / 44°F | 2°C / 35°F | 117 mm | 80% | 59% |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 109 mm | 82% | 63% |
| May | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 53°F | 118 mm | 85% | 65% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 17°C / 63°F | 110 mm | 83% | 58% |
| July | 27°C / 80°F | 22°C / 71°F | 133 mm | 80% | 55% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 21°C / 70°F | 135 mm | 78% | 53% |
| September | 23°C / 74°F | 18°C / 65°F | 92 mm | 78% | 54% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 126 mm | 78% | 57% |
| November | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 117 mm | 79% | 55% |
| December | 7°C / 45°F | 3°C / 37°F | 155 mm | 83% | 67% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is August a good time to visit New York?
Our New York guide recommends: April to June or September to November, avoiding the humid peak of summer and the coldest weeks of winter.
Get a 7-day unlimited MetroCard (or use contactless tap) if you're staying more than a couple of days — it's far cheaper than single rides.
Best time to visit New York →Other United States cities in August
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New York in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit New York?
August is one of the wetter months in New York, with about 135 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is New York in August?
Average highs are about 26°C (79°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in New York in August?
New York typically gets around 135 mm of rain in August — wet.
When is the best time to visit New York?
April to June or September to November, avoiding the humid peak of summer and the coldest weeks of winter.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around New York (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.