Visiting New York City in July is an amazing American experience from spending the day in Central Park to watching the Manhattan skyline light up in celebration of the nation’s birthday. NYC weather in July is predictably hotter than June, and you will find the end of the month noticeably hotter than the beginning.

The best time to visit New York City is from April to June and September to early November when the weather is warm and pleasant but the tourist crowds are not overwhelming. The cheapest time to visit New York is on weekends from mid-January to the end of February. My favorite month in New York is September.

How long to spend in NYC? 5 days in NYC is actually the perfect amount if it’s your first visit. You can spend 3 days in New York City, but it’s cutting it close–and you’ll need to come back again.

Summer in New York City is not pleasant. Daytime highs usually reach the low 80s (F) with frequent 90 degree days (about 15–20 a year) and occasional 100 degree days. You can hit 100 any time from June to September. Even June can be hot with daily highs in the high 70s.

July Weather The average temperature high is 85 F and the low is 70 F. Subways and streets can be quite uncomfortable in the heat. It’s pretty impressive how oppressive the heat can feel in New York City. July is one of the muggiest months of the year.

The Ocean wind is humid but warm. The pavement in the city absorbs the heat from the sun during the day and releases it during the night. The cooling effect from the Ocean air is minimal because the Ocean temp is higher, but the humidity is still there. The high temperature and high humidity make it hot and muggy.

The climate in New York City is changing — getting warmer throughout the year, even in winter. The National Climatic Data Center has released a new dataset for the current “normal” period, spanning the 30 years from 1991-2020. Compared to the last normal period of 1981-2010, there are some changes in the city.

Shallow water heats quickly. Water vapor rises into the air over The Meadowlands and is pushed by west-to-east airflow over the city. Compound that with the facts that the East river, Hudson river, a four mile by two mile Harbor, And the Atlantic Ocean all are nearby.

The climate of New York state is generally humid continental, while the extreme southeastern portion of the state (New York City and Long Island area) lies in the warmer humid subtropical climate zone.

The US average is 205 sunny days. New York gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 days per year….Climate Averages.

New York is not only the most famous city in the world but also, arguably, the best for tourists, thanks to its diverse culture and myriad of entertainment options. There’s never a dull day in the city that doesn’t sleep. New York City offers visitors endless possibilities, great diversity, and high energy.

New York City Travel: The Dos and Don’ts

• DO be polite.
• DO walk quickly.
• DON’T stop in the middle of the sidewalk (or anywhere else people are walking)
• DON’T take pictures of anyone without asking.
• DON’T stare.
• DO watch where you’re going.
• DO order clearly and quickly.
• DON’T make eye contact with the crazies.

Times Square is a great place to visit at night and it stays populated until after midnight when theater-goers head home. One of the most common crimes that target tourists, besides pickpocketing, is taxi scams.

The 20 NYC Neighborhoods with Highest Violent Crime Rates

• Vinegar Hill (Brooklyn)
• Downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn)
• Theatre District / Times Square (Manhattan)
• Meatpacking District (Manhattan)
• Koreatown (Manhattan)
• Port Morris (Bronx)
• Garment District (Manhattan)
• Greenwood Heights (Brooklyn)