New York · USA
November
Macy's Thanksgiving parade is spectacular — but the holiday crowds and prices follow.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for New York — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
11°C
Low
4.8°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
5.6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in New York
Weather
Above average
Value
Good
Crowds
Above average
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (fourth Thursday): the world's most famous — Broadway performers, giant balloons
- ↑NYC Marathon (first Sunday): witnessing 50,000 runners crossing the five boroughs is remarkable
- ↑Holiday season launches: Rockefeller Center tree arrives, ice rinks open
What you sacrifice
- ↓Thanksgiving week sees significant domestic travel surge: prices spike sharply
- ↓Getting cold: 4°C overnight means proper winter kit needed
- ↓Black Friday weekend makes midtown shopping areas genuinely difficult to navigate
How November compares to October (best month)
| Factor | November | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 6 | 5 |
| Crowds | 5 | 4 |
November 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 →