Best time to swim in New York City in the United States (USA) Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in New York City in the United States (USA)? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in New York City and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in New York City, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in New York City: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in New York City in the United States (USA)? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 42°F (min: 38°F/max: 46°F)
February 40°F (min: 38°F/max: 43°F)
March 40°F (min: 37°F/max: 44°F)
April 46°F (min: 40°F/max: 52°F)
May 53°F (min: 46°F/max: 60°F)
June 65°F (min: 58°F/max: 72°F)
July 73°F (min: 69°F/max: 77°F)
August 74°F (min: 71°F/max: 78°F)
September 70°F (min: 67°F/max: 74°F)
October 63°F (min: 58°F/max: 70°F)
November 55°F (min: 52°F/max: 58°F)
December 47°F (min: 43°F/max: 53°F)

Water temperature variation in New York City throughout the year

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