New York in August
August is muggy and slightly emptier as New Yorkers leave for the Hamptons, which is exactly why restaurant tables that were impossible in June suddenly open up.
Is August a good time to visit New York?
August is a middling month in New York — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in August
- US Open qualifying and first rounds at Flushing Meadows
Best days in August
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in August
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in August
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How August compares
Every month in New York, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is August a good month to visit New York?
August is a middling month in New York — crowds around 80/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is New York in August?
New York sits at roughly 80/100 in August on our crowd scale, which is 12 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in New York in August?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 21°C in August, with about 9 wet days across the month.