Weather
Average highs sit around 28°C with lows near 20°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for New York City — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run high season this month: premium prices.
Events & what’s on
Look out for US Open Tennis while you’re there.
- US Open Tennis — Tennis's final Grand Slam draws crowds to Flushing Meadows.
The verdict
August is a mixed month in New York City. You get 28° / 20°, but the biggest crowds of the year. Worth it for the right traveller.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
