Times Square Weather Forecast
Times Square weather: 68°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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.
Active alerts for Times Square
Flood Advisory issued August 23 at 6:37AM EDT until August 23 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued by NWS Upton NY
Weather in Times Square right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:12 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Times Square
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 66° | 11% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 81° / 66° | 39% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 1% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 67° | 0% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 66° | 2% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 71° | 38% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 72° | 38% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 90° / 72° | 18% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 68° | 16% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 67° | 16% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 69° | 20% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 85° / 69° | 18% · 0,9 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 62° | 16% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 62° | 13% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 58° | 24% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 60° | 26% | 9 mph | 6 |
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).
Weather map for Times Square
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Air quality and pollen in Times Square
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 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.
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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 7:12 AM.
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 7:12 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
