When to visit New York: Summer is warm and humid, good for parks and rooftop bars, though heat waves are common in July–August
When is the best time to visit New York?
Avg Temp
22–29°C
Rainfall
Moderate, ~110mm/month
Best Time
Summer is warm and humid, good for parks and rooftop bars, though heat waves are common in July–August
Packing Tips (3)
- Breathable clothing and a hat for humid days
- Comfortable walking shoes for the subway and long avenue blocks
- A light layer for over-air-conditioned subways and restaurants
What does New York cost?
Typical prices
- Budget meal$18.00
- Mid-range meal$45.00
- Cappuccino$4.50
- Domestic beer$8.00
- Taxi (per km)$3.00
- Public transport ticket$2.90
- Museum entry$30.00
- Mid-range hotel (night)$280.00
Local currency: USD
Food & Drink
Katz's Delicatessen
Lower East Side deli open since 1888, famous for hand-carved pastrami sandwiches and the 'When Harry Met Sally' scene.
Peter Luger Steak House
Williamsburg steakhouse operating since 1887, known for dry-aged porterhouse served on sizzling plates.
Joe's Pizza
Greenwich Village pizza-by-the-slice shop since 1975, considered a benchmark New York slice.
Le Bernardin
Eric Ripert's Midtown seafood-focused fine-dining restaurant, holder of three Michelin stars for decades.
Xi'an Famous Foods
Flushing-born chain known for hand-pulled biang biang noodles and spicy cumin lamb burgers.
Russ & Daughters
Lower East Side appetizing shop since 1914, famous for house-cured lox and sturgeon on bagels.
Di Fara Pizza
Midwood, Brooklyn pizzeria run by the Di Fara family since 1965, renowned for hand-cut mozzarella and basil-topped pies.
Please Don't Tell (PDT)
East Village speakeasy cocktail bar entered through a phone booth inside a hot dog shop.
Village Vanguard
Basement jazz club in Greenwich Village open since 1935, one of the most storied jazz venues in the world.
House of Yes
Bushwick performance venue and nightclub known for acrobatics, themed parties, and immersive productions.
McSorley's Old Ale House
The oldest continuously operated Irish pub in New York, open since 1854, serving only its own light and dark ale.
Culture & History
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Encyclopedic museum on Fifth Avenue with two million works spanning 5,000 years, including the Temple of Dendur.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Midtown museum holding Van Gogh's Starry Night, Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, and modern design classics.
American Museum of Natural History
Upper West Side museum famous for its dinosaur halls and the Hayden Planetarium.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral-ramped building on Fifth Avenue, home to modern and contemporary art.
The Tenement Museum
Lower East Side museum inside restored 19th-century tenement apartments, telling immigrant family stories through guided tours.
Film Forum
Independent, non-profit cinema in the West Village screening arthouse and classic revival films.
Angelika Film Center
Greenwich Village multiplex known for indie and foreign releases, near NYU.
Tribeca Festival
Film and media festival founded by Robert De Niro after 9/11, screening premieres across Lower Manhattan venues.
New York City Pride March
One of the world's largest Pride parades, marching through Manhattan to mark the Stonewall uprising.
Nature & Outdoors
Coney Island Beach
Brooklyn boardwalk beach next to Luna Park's rides and the historic Cyclone wooden roller coaster.
Rockaway Beach
Queens beach popular with surfers, with a long boardwalk and food vendors in summer.
Active & Fun
Lasker Pool
Public outdoor pool in northern Central Park, free to use in summer.
Luna Park at Coney Island
Beachfront amusement park including the landmark 1927 wooden Cyclone roller coaster.
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