TripVibzWorst times to visit New York
The weeks, days and hours locals would tell you to avoid in New York — and what to do instead.
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Festivals, conventions, weather and price seasons that change what a visit is like. Researched by the TripVibz editors from official event and weather sources.
January
Winter low season — good. Late January and February bring the cheapest hotel rates of the year. The trade-off is cold, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
February
Winter low season — good. Late January and February bring the cheapest hotel rates of the year. The trade-off is cold, with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.
April
Spring — good. Warming weather, outdoor markets and sidewalk dining, with highs reaching the upper 60s by May. Showers are common, so pack rain gear.
May
Spring — good. Warming weather, outdoor markets and sidewalk dining, with highs reaching the upper 60s by May. Showers are common, so pack rain gear.
June
Summer humidity — busy. Sticky, humid days and heavy family travel during school breaks make this one of the busiest seasons, though hotel prices stay fairly steady.
July
Summer humidity — busy. Sticky, humid days and heavy family travel during school breaks make this one of the busiest seasons, though hotel prices stay fairly steady.
August
Summer humidity — busy. Sticky, humid days and heavy family travel during school breaks make this one of the busiest seasons, though hotel prices stay fairly steady.
US Open — busy. Late August to mid-September. The Grand Slam tennis tournament runs for two weeks at Flushing Meadows in Queens.
September
UN General Assembly — avoid. Late September. World leaders' motorcades and street closures around the UN cause gridlock on the East Side of Midtown. Allow extra travel time.
US Open — busy. Late August to mid-September. The Grand Slam tennis tournament runs for two weeks at Flushing Meadows in Queens.
Early fall — good. Crisp, sunny days with highs in the 60s and 70s. One of the nicest times to walk the city, though hotels are pricier.
October
Early fall — good. Crisp, sunny days with highs in the 60s and 70s. One of the nicest times to walk the city, though hotels are pricier.
November
Thanksgiving to New Year's — busy. Thanksgiving parade crowds, then the Rockefeller Center tree and holiday windows. Hotel prices are very high through Christmas.
New York City Marathon — busy. First Sunday of November. The race crosses all five boroughs, with street closures along the route.
December
Thanksgiving to New Year's — busy. Thanksgiving parade crowds, then the Rockefeller Center tree and holiday windows. Hotel prices are very high through Christmas.