Headquarters of the United Nations
The Headquarters of the United Nations is an office building complex in Manhattan. This International Style site was designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, and Harrison & Abramovitz.
Planning a visit
Visitors can go to the complex on Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 16:30, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:30. Note that there are no guided tours on Saturday and Sunday. The site has wheelchair access. LaGuardia Airport is 9 km away, and the location is 333 km from Washington, D.C.
Climate varies throughout the year. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 28 °C and 27 °C. January is the coldest month, with a high of 3 °C and a low of -4 °C. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year, with July seeing about 17 rainy days. Nearby sights include the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, and 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 78 | 105 | 107 | 105 | 102 | 116 | 112 | 101 | 105 | 97 | 100 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
