Weather
Average highs sit around 24°C with lows near 16°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 US Open Tennis while you’re there.
- US Open Tennis — Tennis's final Grand Slam draws crowds to Flushing Meadows.
The verdict
September is one of the best times to visit New York City. Expect 24° / 16°, 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
