New York in September
The humidity breaks around the second week and September turns clear and mild, though a week of UN motorcades can make crossing midtown genuinely slow.
Is September a good time to visit New York?
September is a middling month in New York — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in September
- US Open finals
- UN General Assembly — midtown gridlock and closed streets
- New York Fashion Week
Best days in September
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in September
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in September
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How September compares
Every month in New York, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is September a good month to visit New York?
September is a middling month in New York — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is New York in September?
New York sits at roughly 74/100 in September on our crowd scale, which is 6 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in New York in September?
Expect highs around 25°C and lows near 17°C in September, with about 8 wet days across the month.