Best time to visit New York in August
Yes — August is one of the best months to visit New York (rank 3 of 12, score 76/100).
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Is August the best time to visit New York?
Out of 12 months ranked by travel comfort, August places #3 with a score of 76/100. That makes it one of the top 3 months — recommended.
Why this score — the breakdown
| Factor | Score | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature comfort | 100/100 | 28.6°C high is above the ideal 16–25°C comfort band (heat is penalised harder) |
| Rain | 30.7/100 | wet (134.4 mm of rain over ~21 rainy days) |
| Sunshine | 100/100 | very sunny (10.7 h/day) |
Overall score blends temperature (45%), rainfall (35%), and sunshine (20%). High 28.6°C / low 20°C, 134.4 mm rain, 10.7 h sun/day (2020–2024 data).
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