Wandering around enchanting Christmas markets. Gliding across the ice at Rockefeller Center. Tucking into cozy bars with twinkling lights. New York City may often be overlooked as a winter destination, as it can be cold and somewhat slushy, but if you’re willing to brace the elements you’ll find that there are so many amazing things to do in New York City in the winter!
My first ever week-long stint was in New York City this past January, and after spending another week there in June, I have to say there is definitely a different side to the city in January. For one, it’s much less crowded with fewer tourists and even the locals seem to stay more nestled inside, so it isn’t so overwhelming with people.
It’s also off-season, meaning that prices are generally lower across the board for hotels, shows, food, and other experiences. The city is also less smelly, because the heat isn’t causing refuse and other seedy elements of the city to percolate in the summer sun. Plus you get to experience all the magic of the holiday season – the lights and the pageantry – if you come before (or shortly after) the year’s end.
Let’s just say, if you can brave the cold, there is a softer, more docile side of New York City to experience!
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Winter in New York City FAQs
Now that you know about some of the benefits of NYC in winter (above), here are some good things to know about surviving NYC in winter!
How cold does NYC get in the Winter, really?
Starting in November, the temperatures start dipping down to the low 40s, and by January the average low temperature is about 26 degrees F. Luckily the highs from November-Febraury tend to span from the high…
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