New York in April

Mild and blooming; a good month.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm and comfortable; good walking.
• JuneGreatWarm and long days; humidity builds.
• SeptemberGreatWarm and clear; UN General Assembly week closes roads.
• OctoberGreatBest walking month; busy.

• New YorkHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainefine

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Spring break big impact

  March–April · United States

  Students fill Florida, Texas and Mexico beaches; parks busy.

Crowds · United States overall

Medium

Prices · United States overall

Medium

United States overall: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New York, side by side.

• A warm layer for the evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

Build the full packing list for your trip →