New York has a temperate continental climate, which means that there are four distinct seasons. This also means that winters are cold, with temperatures dropping below zero, and summers are mild to hot. It is therefore advisable to travel to New York between May and September. During this period, the average daytime temperatures are between 20 and 30°C. Beware, however, that the months of May through July may be warm, but they are also the wettest.