New York · USA
August
US Open tennis (late August) is world-class — but otherwise peak crowds and peak humidity.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for New York — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
27.7°C
Low
19.7°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
8.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in New York
Weather
Above average
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in August
- ↑US Open begins (late August): the world's highest-attendance Grand Slam in Flushing Meadows
- ↑Lincoln Center Out of Doors: free outdoor performances all month
- ↑Beach season at Rockaway and Coney Island fully active
What you sacrifice
- ↓Highest humidity of the year: 70%, making the heat feel worse than July
- ↓Annual tourist peak — some New Yorkers escape entirely
- ↓August thunderstorms can be severe and sudden
How August compares to October (best month)
| Factor | August | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 4 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within New York, not across destinations. Methodology →