New York
Skyscrapers, Central Park, Broadway and food from every corner of the world, across five boroughs.
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What New York is like
New York needs little introduction: skyscrapers, world-class museums, Broadway, and food from every corner of the world, packed into five boroughs. Flights land at JFK in Queens or at Newark, across the river in New Jersey.
Don't miss
- 01Central Park843 acres of lawns, lakes and woods in the middle of Manhattan.
- 02Statue of Liberty and Ellis IslandBoats from Battery Park visit both.
- 03Top of the RockViews over Central Park and the Empire State Building.
- 04Brooklyn BridgeWalk across for the Manhattan skyline.
Where to stay
- Midtown ManhattanCentral, near Times Square and the theatres.
- BrooklynWilliamsburg or DUMBO, with a more local feel.
Worth knowing
The Staten Island Ferry is free and sails right past the Statue of Liberty.
Governors Island: a car-free island in the harbour
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An island park with hammocks, cycle paths and some of the best views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
Direct flights to New York from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | American Airlines · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue · United Airlines | All year | 3,247 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | Norse Atlantic | Oct | 3,461 mi | Fares → |
| Heathrow | American Airlines · British Airways · Delta Air Lines · JetBlue · United Airlines · Virgin Atlantic | All year | 3,442 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in New York by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -2° | – |
| February | 6° | -1° | – |
| March | 10° | 2° | – |
| April | 17° | 8° | – |
| May | 22° | 13° | – |
| June | 26° | 18° | – |
| July | 29° | 21° | – |
| August | 28° | 20° | – |
| September | 25° | 17° | – |
| October | 18° | 11° | – |
| November | 12° | 6° | – |
| December | 7° | 1° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Climate of New York City). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You need an approved ESTA (or a US visa) before you travel. Apply on the official ESTA website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
From the Foreign Office's United States travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.