Best Time to Visit New York City for City Trip – May Scores 90/100

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City Trips Potential

90/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

May, September, October

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Weather

-1°C – 25°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for New York City

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	39Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	4°	93	11.3	65%	shoulder
February	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	77	9.8	63%	shoulder
March	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	110	11.7	59%	shoulder
April	70Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	102	11.1	57%	shoulder
May	90Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	103	11.7	64%	shoulder
June	81Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	27°	113	11.7	66%	shoulder
July	58Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	122	10.3	64%	shoulder
August	66Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	24°	29°	109	10.3	69%	shoulder
September	89Excellent Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	20°	25°	118	9.2	69%	shoulder
October	84Excellent Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	13°	19°	108	9.4	69%	shoulder
November	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	88	9.7	67%	shoulder
December	36Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	106	12.7	69%	shoulder