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The best time to visit Queens

Month-by-month climate averages for Queens, NY, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Queens is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Queens is warmest in July (highs near 82°F) and coldest in February (lows around 30°F), with roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June, September and October. Expect overnight frost in February.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Queens forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Queens weather by month

what to expect in Queens through the year

Here is Queens's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Queens by season.

Jan
44°
32°
Cool
Feb
45°
30°
Cool
Mar
51°
35°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
59°
44°
Mild
May
68°
52°
Mild
Jun
77°
62°
Warm
Jul
82°
69°
Warm
Aug
80°
67°
Warm
Sep
75°
61°
Warm
Oct
67°
51°
Mild
Nov
55°
40°
Cool
Dec
45°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Queens?
The most comfortable time to visit Queens is usually May, June, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Queens?
July is the warmest month in Queens, averaging highs near 82°F.
What is the coldest month in Queens?
February is the coldest month in Queens, with lows around 30°F. Overnight frost is likely in February.
When is the rainy season in Queens?
The wettest month in Queens is usually March, out of roughly 52 inches of precipitation across the year.

Queens month by month