![]() The reality is that NYC in December, January and February is usually freezing cold, daylight hours are short and chances of delays with transport are higher than you might imagine.ĭo the cons outweigh the pros? Absolutely not! You won’t be able to eat outside or soak up the buzz of the city that you would get when it is warmer.Flights can be delayed or cancelled in adverse weather.It doesn’t snow as much as you might think.New York can be extremely cold in the winter months.Sound good? Well that is the idyllic fairytale version of New York in winter! Cons Now picture yourself ice skating in Bryant Park with a hot chocolate or shopping on Fifth Avenue with snow falling all around you. Imagine seeing iconic New York City landmarks like Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building blanketed in deep white snow. Walking through Central Park in the snow is one of the most amazing things you will ever do!.When it snows, NYC really is the magical winter wonderland you have seen in Home Alone 2, Miracle on 34th Street or When Harry Met Sally.New York is one of the most iconic places in the world to spend Christmas and New Year.You won’t have to book attractions in advance or wait in any really long lines.Flights to and from the major New York airports are more affordable.Hotels have a lower occupancy rate and much better value for money when compared to peak season.Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of visiting New York in December, January or February: Pros Christmas in NYC is every kids dream, every proposers idyllic get-down-on-one-knee scenario and every retail therapists paradise. Grab that New York bucket list, tear it up and re-write your heading as the most magical city break, ever. Kristen walking alone on the High Line in February What Is NYC Really Like In The Winter? ![]() But we can guarantee you will save money in New York in January and February compared with visiting any other time of year. We can’t guarantee you will get that quintessential NYC December snow at Christmas. ![]() Winter was the perfect time for us to get a taste of life in the city, see Central Park covered in snow and do New York on the cheap. We actually moved to NYC for those reasons combined. Or are you planning a winter NYC visit because you are a savvy money saving traveler who also prefers to avoid the crowds?.Are you visiting NYC in winter because you want to experience the city in snow like you have seen in the movies?.Let’s consider your intentions for a moment: Mark and Kristen in Central Park overlooking Midtown on a snow day in NYC Why Are You Visiting New York In Winter? Winter in New York City is harsh and cold, but New York City in winter is extraordinary and unique. Here’s our favorite way of looking at it: Long lines, overpaying and even waiting for tables at restaurants were non-existent.Īfter 4 months non-stop exploring NYC in the winter, we left with thousands of photos, a completed bucket list and memories that will last a lifetime. We were able to visit every single New York attraction on our own bucket list with ease. Plus, we just really wanted to experience NYC in the snow! The answer is very simple December, January and February are fantastic months to explore New York City because tourist numbers are so low. You might be questioning why we would choose winter of all seasons?! We arrived into NYC at Christmas and left as the last of the snow was melting. We moved to New York City at the end of December in 2020 and spent 4 amazing months in the city until the end of April in 2021. Kristen is a New York native and after Mark moved to the US, we spent a year living near the peaceful New York Finger Lakes during the coronavirus pandemic. ![]() Need Help Planning Your Visit To New York City? Our NYC Winter Experience
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