Weather
Average highs sit around 12°C with lows near 5°C. It is one of the drier months — pack light.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are High for New York City — the biggest crowds of the year.
Prices & value
Prices run mid-range this month: prices close to the yearly average.
Events & what’s on
Look out for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade while you’re there.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — Giant balloons float down Sixth Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.
The verdict
November is a strong choice for New York City: 12° / 5°, with the biggest crowds of the year and prices close to the yearly average.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated July 2026
