Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when New Yorkis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 48.7%
Overall score 22.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 48.7%
2. May
Score 45.7%
3. July
Score 40.3%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 22.0%
2. March
Score 22.3%
3. January
Score 22.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 54.0%
2. August
Score 50.0%
3. June
Score 42.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 16.0%
2. February
Score 16.0%
3. December
Score 16.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 76.0%
2. May
Score 74.0%
3. September
Score 29.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. March
Score 14.0%
2. July
Score 14.0%
3. August
Score 14.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 53.0%
2. August
Score 51.0%
3. June
Score 48.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. April
Score 33.0%
2. March
Score 35.0%
3. December
Score 35.0%