NYC is a great destination regardless of the season, but there are better times.
Summer (July-August- early September) tends to be very hot and humid. So if you come from a city like mine Zaragoza where the climate is primarily dry you may feel exhausted for the first couple of days. Try to drink lots of water, take some tissues with you and if you are a woman get an extra t-shirt if you don’t want to be arrested by the NY Police Department for offering a public wet t-shirt contest on the streets. A cap and some SF20 suntan lotion will help too. Long lines in touristic attractions under the sun are guaranteed during this season. Oh! Bring a jacket and a summer scarf, A/C levels are INSANE!
Winter (late December-January-February) is normally cold and damp. You should expect temperatures of 10–20 °F (-12.2–-6.7 °C) especially during cold nights. New York winters sometimes feature snowstorms that can paralyze the city with over a foot of snow. The humidity penetrates into your body and reaches your bones. I will tell you the secret to survive: LAYERS and a WINTER HAT! Don’t forget your scarf and a pair of gloves too. You may need a bag to put all your personal winter accessories once you enter a building, as the AC in the summer, the heating is also INSANE!
By far, the city is at its best in late September-October-early November and April-May. Enjoy it!
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