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The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around New York City and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Heading to New York City? New York City, United States, sits at 40.7°N in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast New York City right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.

Best time to visit New York City

The most comfortable time to visit New York City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

New York City weather by month

what to expect in New York City through the year

Here is New York City's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to New York City by season.

Jan
-1°
Cold
Feb
-2°
Cool
Mar
11°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
17°
Mild
May
22°
11°
Warm
Jun
27°
17°
Warm
Jul
30°
21°
Hot
Aug
28°
19°
Warm
Sep
25°
15°
Warm
Oct
20°
10°
Mild
Nov
13°
Cool
Dec
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit New York City?
The most comfortable time to visit New York City is usually April, May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
Will it rain in New York City during my trip?
Rain is where forecasts disagree most. Instead of trusting one app, the comparison above lines up the European, American and German models for New York City - check your dates and look for the days they agree; those are the ones you can plan around.
Which forecast is most accurate for New York City?
For destinations abroad we compare the three global models (ECMWF, GFS and ICON) that nearly every weather app quietly builds on. No single app tells you when they disagree - we do, so you can judge the confidence yourself.

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