Central Park Weather Forecast
Central Park weather: 65°F, partly cloudy. 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 65°F (18°C) in Central Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 59°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Central Park is May, 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 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 cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.9°F below the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Central Park 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 Central Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:43 PM, Sep 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 59° | 2% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 1% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 60° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 88° / 67° | 14% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 62° | 20% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Rain | 64° / 55° | 43% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 52° | 32% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 60° / 46° | 6% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 58° / 42° | 4% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 15% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 55° | 15% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 56° | 15% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 58° | 8% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 55° | 13% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 59° | 22% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 47° | 26% | 14 mph | 4 |
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° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 83° | 67° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 61° | 4,2 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, 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.
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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 65°F (18°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Central Park?
May, June, August, September 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 2:43 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 September 30, 2026 at 2:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
