Best Time to Visit John F. Kennedy International Airport
Best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport: June, August, September and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport
Go in June, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in John F. Kennedy International Airport month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 26° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 26° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 37° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 45° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 65° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 71° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 68° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 62° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 51° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 31° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How John F. Kennedy International Airport compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against John F. Kennedy International Airport.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens | 6 mi | 55°F | about the same | 50 in |
| Queens County | 6 mi | 55°F | about the same | 50 in |
| Kings County (Brooklyn) | 9 mi | 55°F | about the same | 50 in |
| Brooklyn | 9 mi | 55°F | about the same | 50 in |
| LaGuardia Airport | 11 mi | 55°F | about the same | 50 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a commercial airport.
Right now it is 53°F (11°C) in John F. Kennedy International Airport with clear. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 44°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport is June, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 4°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in John F. Kennedy International Airport today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:52 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 60° / 50°
Overcast · 1% rain · wind 11 mph
☁️ 60° / 53°
Overcast · 27% rain · wind 9 mph
Things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Quick facts about John F. Kennedy International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°38′28.7″N 73°46′41.2″W (40.6413, -73.7781) |
| IATA code | JFK |
| Local time | 7:52 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport?
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an airport in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.6413, -73.7781. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in John F. Kennedy International Airport right now?
It is currently 53°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy International Airport?
June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in John F. Kennedy International Airport, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is John F. Kennedy International Airport in?
John F. Kennedy International Airport observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:52 PM.
What is the nearest airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 11 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 21 mi away and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 94 mi away.
What are the top things to do in John F. Kennedy International Airport?
Popular options include Hudson River, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Statue of Liberty.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 7:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
