Central Park Weather Forecast
Central Park weather: 76°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Central Park is a tourist attraction in New York City. Central Park is a landmark known for 843 acres of Manhattan parkland.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Central Park with mainly clear. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 67°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 54%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Central Park 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 87°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 24°F.
The closest major airport is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Times Square, Empire State Building, Hudson River and Statue of Liberty (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Central Park today at 8.2/10. 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.
Active alerts for Central Park
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Weather in Central Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:24 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Central Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 81° / 67° | 54% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 62° | 10% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 60° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 66° | 3% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 73° | 58% · 0,5 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 73° | 58% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 73° | 11% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 69° | 23% · 1,0 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 20% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 63° | 23% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 65° | 21% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 66° | 14% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 73° / 67° | 16% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 83° / 66° | 20% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 67° | 17% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 17% | 17 mph | 6 |
Climate in Central Park 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 | 36° | 24° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 24° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 36° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 62° | 44° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 55° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 83° | 65° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 87° | 71° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 83° | 66° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 77° | 60° | 5,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 50° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 39° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 30° | 5,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Central Park
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Air quality and pollen in Central Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Central Park
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Park?
Central Park is a tourist attraction in New York City. Its coordinates are 40.7829, -73.9654. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Central Park right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Central Park?
May, June, August and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Central Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Central Park in?
Central Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Central Park?
The closest airports are LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 13 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Central Park?
Popular options include Times Square, Empire State Building, 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 6:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
