Best Time to Visit Times Square
Best time to visit Times Square: May, June, August and October. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Times Square
Go in May, June, August 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 Times Square 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 | 35° | 23° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 23° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 35° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 71° | 54° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 82° | 64° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 86° | 69° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 81° | 65° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 75° | 59° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 66° | 49° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 38° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 28° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Times Square compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Times Square.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 10019 | 1 mi | 55°F | +33°F warmer | 51 in |
| Empire State Building | 1 mi | 55°F | +34°F warmer | 50 in |
| ZIP Code 10001 | 1 mi | 55°F | +34°F warmer | 50 in |
| Manhattan | 2 mi | 55°F | +33°F warmer | 51 in |
| New York County (Manhattan) | 2 mi | 55°F | +33°F warmer | 51 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Times Square is a tourist attraction in New York City. Times Square is a landmark known for the neon crossroads of Manhattan.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Times Square with clear. It feels like 73°F. Today runs from 66°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 11%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Times Square is May, June, August 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 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 6 mi away. Nearby highlights include Empire State Building, Central Park, Hudson River and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 5.2°F below the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Times Square today at 9.6/10. 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 Times Square right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:41 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 76° / 66°
Overcast · 11% rain · wind 6 mph
⛈️ 81° / 66°
Violent showers · 39% rain · wind 14 mph
Things to do in Times Square
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Times Square.
Quick facts about Times Square
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | New York City |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 40°45′28.8″N 73°59′7.8″W (40.758, -73.9855) |
| Known for | the neon crossroads of Manhattan |
| Local time | 2:41 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | May, June, August and October |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Times Square?
Times Square is a tourist attraction in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.758, -73.9855. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Times Square right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Times Square?
May, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Times Square, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Times Square in?
Times Square observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 2:41 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Times Square?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 6 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 11 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Times Square?
Popular options include Empire State Building, Central Park, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Statue of Liberty and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
