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The best time to visit Staten Island

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

Short answer

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

Staten Island is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in February (lows around 30°F), with roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in February.

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

Staten Island weather by month

what to expect in Staten Island through the year

Here is Staten Island'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 Staten Island by season.

Jan
44°
32°
Cool
Feb
45°
30°
Cool
Mar
51°
36°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
61°
45°
Mild
May
69°
53°
Mild
Jun
79°
63°
Warm
Jul
85°
70°
Hot
Aug
81°
67°
Warm
Sep
76°
61°
Warm
Oct
68°
51°
Mild
Nov
55°
40°
Cool
Dec
45°
33°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Staten Island?
The most comfortable time to visit Staten Island is usually April, May, 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 Staten Island?
July is the warmest month in Staten Island, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Staten Island?
February is the coldest month in Staten Island, with lows around 30°F. Overnight frost is likely in February.
When is the rainy season in Staten Island?
The wettest month in Staten Island is usually March, out of roughly 51 inches of precipitation across the year.

Staten Island month by month