New York weather in September

September in New York averages 76°F by day and 62°F at night, with 4.3 inches of precipitation. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.

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Average high
76°F-7° vs August
Average low
62°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
4.3 in6 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in1 days at 90°F+

Is September a good time to visit New York?

Yes. September is one of the most comfortable months in New York by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are May and September to October.

Get outside in New York in September

September is made for being outside. Try Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Bronx Zoo. All things to do in New York.

On September 15 the sun rises at 6:36 am and sets at 7:04 pm, giving 12h 28m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for New York in September

  • Summer clothes, with a light layer for air conditioning
  • An umbrella or rain jacket

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

September nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
New York76°F62°F4.3 in
Jersey City, NJ5 mi78°F61°F3.8 in
Newark, NJ11 mi78°F61°F3.8 in
Clifton, NJ12 mi76°F62°F4.3 in
Elizabeth, NJ14 mi78°F61°F3.8 in
Yonkers, NY14 mi77°F64°F3.9 in
New Rochelle, NY15 mi77°F64°F3.9 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New York in September?

In September, New York averages a high of 76°F and a low of 62°F, with 4.3 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is September a good time to visit New York?

Yes. September is one of New York's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in New York in September?

Rarely. The September snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: New York in August and New York in October. All twelve months: New York weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station New York Central Park Tower, NY, 1.4 miles from the city center.