When to go · United States
Best Time to Visit United States
United States is best in June, May and September. It's a tropical country overall, but the sweet spot shifts by region — here's every city, month by month.
Go now
June, May, September
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, August, March
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
January, February
Wettest is October (198mm)
It depends where you go
climate varies by regionThe best month isn't the same across United States. Here's when each city we track is at its best.
Wettest Oct (198mm)
Hottest Jul (30°C)
Wettest Jul (181mm)
Wettest Jul (252mm)
Hottest Jul (32°C)
Wettest Jan (191mm)
Wettest Sep (212mm)
Wettest Sep (248mm)
Wettest Mar (167mm)
Wettest Dec (165mm)
Wettest Mar (187mm)
Wettest Sep (404mm)
United States month by month
Normals for New York City, United States's main hub. Each month links to its full weather page.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5° | -3° | think twice | |
| February | 6° | -3° | think twice | |
| March | 11° | 1° | ok | |
| April | 16° | 6° | ok | |
| May | 21° | 11° | go now | |
| June | 26° | 17° | go now | |
| July | 30° | 21° | ok | |
| August | 29° | 20° | ok | |
| September | 25° | 16° | go now | |
| October | 19° | 11° | ok | |
| November | 12° | 4° | ok | |
| December | 8° | 1° | ok |
5-year Open-Meteo ERA5 normals. Updated monthly.