February · United States
Best time to visit New York in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in New York in February
Average temperature 1°C, 87 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 69% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
5.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
February in New York scores 5.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Skyline energy, world-class museums, and park life at their best in late spring through early fall.
February in New York — workable with trade-offs
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in February: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 87 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in New York — 3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in New York in February?
- In February, New York averages 1°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is February a good time to visit New York?
- February earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in New York in February?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 69% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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