Monthly climate guide
New York weather in July
With highs near 27°C (80°F) and lows around 22°C (71°F), July feels warm in New York. Rainfall averages about 133 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than June and about the same as August.
What stands out in July
- Seasonally, July counts as mid-summer in New York.
- New York is usually about 4°C cooler than Philadelphia, 130 km away, in July.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- It's humid — around 80% — so the heat feels heavier.
July is typically New York's warmest month.
Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
133 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
55%
cloud · often cloudy
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 July
- 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 July 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 July
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New York in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit New York?
July is one of the wetter months in New York, with about 133 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is New York in July?
Average highs are about 27°C (80°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in New York in July?
New York typically gets around 133 mm of rain in July — 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.