How hot is New York City in July?

Daytime highs in New York City in July average 30°C (86°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in New York City in July?

Expect around 13.5 rainy days and 142 mm of rainfall in July.

Is July a good time to visit New York City?

July is a fair shoulder-season month in New York City — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.9/10. The best months are May–June & September–October.

New York City weather in July

July is a fair shoulder-season month in New York City — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 30°C, lows near 21°C, and about 13.5 days with rain.

5.9 · Fairtravel score for July

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Avg high

30°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

142 mm

Rain days

13.5

Sunshine

11.8 h/day

Daylight

14.6 h

What to pack for New York City in July

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 73%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How July compares

Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.

New York City in July: the details

In July, New York City sees average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (70°F). Rainfall totals roughly 142 mm across 13.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 11.8 hours per day with 14.6 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 73%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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