Where and when
Best time to visit New York from India
New York is the long-haul trip for museums, Broadway, skyline views and neighbourhood food, with direct flights of around fifteen to sixteen hours from Delhi and Mumbai into JFK and Newark.
Cheapest month to fly: January, from ₹63,651 return (Delhi, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹63,651 from Delhi.
New York month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Off-season | 4° / -1°C | 99 mm | ₹64k ● live ₹64k |
| February | Off-season | 4° / -1°C | 95 mm | ₹75k seen 5 Oct |
| March | Off-season | 7° / 1°C | 114 mm | ₹75k ● live ₹75k |
| April | Shoulder | 12° / 6°C | 107 mm | ₹68k ● live ₹68k |
| May | Peak | 17° / 12°C | 101 mm | – |
| June | Peak | 22° / 17°C | 115 mm | – |
| July | Peak | 26° / 21°C | 114 mm | – |
| August | Peak | 26° / 21°C | 114 mm | – |
| September | Peak | 23° / 18°C | 97 mm | – |
| October | Peak | 18° / 12°C | 124 mm | ₹69k ● live ₹69k |
| November Thanksgiving and the Macy's parade | Shoulder | 12° / 7°C | 101 mm | ₹79k ● live ₹79k |
| December New Year's Eve in Times Square, Christmas Day | Peak | 7° / 2°C | 133 mm | ₹67k ● live ₹97k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NYC Tourism + Conventions: Weather and climate (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In New York
- Thanksgiving and the Macy's parade · 26 Nov 2026. Balloon parade from Central Park West to Herald Square on Thursday 26 November, with the balloon inflation the evening before; Midtown hotels fill, shops close for the day and Black Friday sales follow. source, checked 2026-10-09
- New Year's Eve in Times Square · 31 Dec. The ball drops at midnight on 31 December; Times Square is penned off from the afternoon with no re-entry, nearby hotels fill months ahead, and the week between Christmas and New Year is the busiest of the winter. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Christmas Day · 25 Dec. Federal holiday: shops, museums and most restaurants close on 25 December, while the Rockefeller Center tree, store windows and skating rinks draw holiday crowds from late November into early January. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to New York by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
New York: questions
What is the best time to visit New York?
New York's peak season is May, June, July, August, September, October and December, with April and November as shoulder months. NYC Tourism describes hot, sunny summers, crisp autumns, winters that are cold and sometimes snowy, and crowds that thin after New Year's. May to October are the warm months and December is the holiday rush; January to March is cold with the fewest visitors.
When is the rainy season in New York?
The wettest months are June, October and December, with about 115 mm, 124 mm, 133 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does New York get?
July is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 26°C. January has the coolest nights, around -1°C.
When is New York most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in May, June, July, August, September, October and December. Events that draw crowds: Thanksgiving and the Macy's parade (26 Nov 2026), New Year's Eve in Times Square (31 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec).
Which month is cheapest to fly to New York from India?
January 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹63,651 from Delhi. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for USA?
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
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