Wedding weather data · USA
Wedding weather in New York City
In New York City, the driest months for a wedding are January, October, and November, when rain falls on about 29% of days. The wettest is July, with rain on about 43% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32% | 10% | 9.9 | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.1 h/day |
| February | 34% | 11% | 9.6 | 43°F (6°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.9 h/day |
| March | 33% | 13% | 10.3 | 49°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 8.2 h/day |
| April | 40% | 11% | 12.1 | 60°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 8.8 h/day |
| May ✦ | 37% | 10% | 11.5 | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 9.9 h/day |
| June | 35% | 12% | 10.6 | 79°F (26°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 11.1 h/day |
| July | 43% | 15% | 13.4 | 85°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 11.6 h/day |
| August | 40% | 14% | 12.4 | 83°F (28°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 h/day |
| September ✦ | 32% | 13% | 9.6 | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 9.1 h/day |
| October ✦ | 29% | 11% | 8.9 | 66°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 h/day |
| November | 29% | 9% | 8.6 | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.1 h/day |
| December | 35% | 13% | 10.9 | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 5.6 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 40.71, -74.01. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in New York City
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in New York City are May, September, and October.
When to be careful
July is the wettest month in New York City: rain falls on about 43% of days, and 15% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in New York City?
Based on 10 years of weather data, November is the driest month in New York City, with rain on about 29% of days and average highs around 54°F (12°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are May, September, and October.
What is the rainiest month in New York City?
July is the rainiest month in New York City: on average 13.4 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 15% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in New York City?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in May it rains on about 37% of days in New York City. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.