New York, USA
New York City cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in New York City in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 86°Fwarmest average high (July)
- 41°Fcoolest average high (January)
- 24%fewest rain days (October)
- 40%most rain days (April)
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Weather in New York City by month
Average highs run from 41°F (5°C) in January to 86°F (30°C) in July. Rain falls on the fewest days in October and the most in April. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 / 28°F5 / -2°C | 33% | 13 mph21 km/h | 44°F6°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 43 / 28°F6 / -2°C | 33% | 12 mph20 km/h | 42°F5°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| March | 52 / 35°F11 / 2°C | 32% | 14 mph23 km/h | 43°F6°C | 4 ft (1.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 62 / 45°F17 / 7°C | 40% | 13 mph21 km/h | 48°F9°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 69 / 54°F21 / 12°C | 38% | 13 mph21 km/h | 56°F13°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| June | 79 / 63°F26 / 17°C | 34% | 14 mph22 km/h | 64°F18°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 86 / 71°F30 / 21°C | 40% | 13 mph21 km/h | 72°F22°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| August | 83 / 67°F28 / 20°C | 36% | 13 mph21 km/h | 72°F22°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| September | 76 / 61°F25 / 16°C | 31% | 11 mph19 km/h | 71°F22°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| October | 67 / 50°F19 / 10°C | 24% | 11 mph19 km/h | 65°F18°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| November | 55 / 40°F13 / 4°C | 27% | 13 mph21 km/h | 58°F14°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| December | 44 / 31°F7 / -1°C | 36% | 11 mph18 km/h | 49°F9°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in New York City
24 ships from 19 cruise lines are scheduled here, 98 visits in total. The next 15:
Ships that visit New York City
- Norwegian BlissNorwegian Cruise Line
- Queen Mary 2Cunard
- Majestic PrincessPrincess Cruises
- Odyssey of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Independence of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- Oasis of the SeasRoyal Caribbean
- AIDAdivaAIDA Cruises
- Mein Schiff 1TUI Cruises
- Valiant LadyVirgin Voyages
- Silver ShadowSilversea Cruises
- Azamara JourneyAzamara
- Crystal SymphonyCrystal Cruises
- EuropaHapag Lloyd
- Norwegian SunNorwegian Cruise Line
- Oceania VistaOceania Cruises
- Seven Seas SplendorRegent Seven Seas Cruises
- Seabourn OvationSeabourn
- Costa DeliziosaCosta Cruises
- Explora IIIExplora Journeys
- VolendamHolland America Line
- MSC MeravigliaMSC Cruises
- Norwegian AquaNorwegian Cruise Line
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- Sapphire PrincessPrincess Cruises
Nearby cruise ports
- PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, USA
- NewportRhode Island, USA
- BaltimoreMaryland, USA
- BostonMassachusetts, USA
- Cape Cod CanalMassachusetts, USA
- Portland (Maine, USA)Maine, USA
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.