WinterPeak season ~38°F highs
December is one of the best months to visit New York City, with average highs around 38°F. Spring blossoms, crisp fall days and holiday lights in December.
What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in December.
Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.
December is one of the best months to visit New York City, with average highs around 38°F. Spring blossoms, crisp fall days and holiday lights in December.
Average daytime highs are around 38°F, compared with 89°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.
Top picks for December: 9/11 Memorial & Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA, Guggenheim Museum, American Museum of Natural History.