World Guide

New York City

City in United States

New York City
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New York City is a major urban center in the United States with a 2020 population of about 8.8 million. Located 328 kilometers from the capital, Washington, D.C., the city draws visitors to its diverse architectural landmarks, green spaces, and museums.

What to see

The city contains many landmarks related to finance and government, such as the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, 40 Wall Street, and the Headquarters of the United Nations. Architecture enthusiasts can visit the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Flatiron Building, Woolworth Building, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the Rockefeller Center. Bridges and viewpoints include the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, with Ellis Island located nearby. For culture and nature, visitors go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the American Museum of Natural History, St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Central Park. Neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, and Chinatown offer distinct areas to explore, while One World Trade Center stands as a prominent site.

When to go

Temperatures vary significantly throughout the year. Winters are cold, with January lows averaging -4 °C and highs of 3 °C. Spring and autumn offer moderate conditions, with highs ranging from 9 °C to 21 °C between March and May, and 12 °C to 24 °C from September to November. Summers are warm, with July reaching highs of 28 °C and lows of 21 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with July and August seeing the highest frequency of rainy days, averaging 16 to 17 days per month. Travelers seeking warmer, drier weather may prefer the shoulder seasons.

Getting there

LaGuardia Airport is the nearest airport, located 13 kilometers from the city.

Top sights in New York City

  1. Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty
  2. Empire State BuildingEmpire State Building
  3. One World Trade CenterOne World Trade Center
  4. Central ParkCentral Park
  5. New York Stock ExchangeNew York Stock Exchange
  6. Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge
  7. Chrysler BuildingChrysler Building
  8. Times SquareTimes Square
  9. Metropolitan Museum of ArtMetropolitan Museum of Art
  10. Greenwich VillageGreenwich Village
  11. Wall StreetWall Street
  12. Ellis IslandEllis Island
  1. Flatiron Building
  2. Grand Central Terminal
  3. Headquarters of the United Nations
  4. Tribeca
  5. Rockefeller Center
  6. Solomon R. Guggenheim MuseumUNESCO
  7. SoHo, Manhattan
  8. Museum of Modern Art
  9. Woolworth Building
  10. American Museum of Natural History
  11. 30 Rockefeller Plaza
  12. 40 Wall Street
  13. St. Patrick's Cathedral
  14. Chinatown, Manhattan

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C35915212628272417126
Average low, °C-4-31713182121171150
Rainfall, mm8376104105103100115109981029598
Rainy days11111112121217161010811

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for New York City (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

Also worth a look

  • Bronx Zoo
  • Brooklyn Museum
  • Madison Square and Madison Square Park
  • Manhattan Bridge
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Tower
  • Prospect Park
  • The Battery

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