New York is one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in the world, characterised by humid subtropical climate. Winters are pretty cold and wet so you might not be able to venture out the same way you do in other seasons. However this does not stop you from having fun.

Some of the special seasonal attractions and events worth not to be missed are:

- Rockefeller Center - this place is ideal for seeing lightings around Christmas tree, zip around skating rink and marvel and many decorated shop windows.

- You can also reserve a seat for radio city's Christmas spectacular with the legendary Rockettes. So far no one has been able to beat this landmark theatre. You can spend your evening by seeing a Broadway show, catching the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center or enjoy local bands performing at Bowery Ballroom.

- Check out dazzling holiday window display at the city's legendary department stores, including Macy's Bloomingdales and Lord & Taylor. By visiting this place you will understand how these stores cast their magical spell. You can also admire the awesome diamond jewellery Tiffany & Co and even see some of the runway fashion shows at Saks Fifth Avenue.

- In case you have visited the city along with your kids then there is no place better than Bronx Zoo to be visited. This zoo is home to more than 4,000 animals and is one of the largest zoos in the world. You would be even more thrilled if you visit this place after dusk. The brilliant holiday lights on the display are sure to leave you spell bound.

Fun in New York City is deemed to be incomplete without riding the horse drawn carriage at Central Park. You can stroll through the beautiful tree lined paths of the city or glide around Wollman skating rink and see some polar bears at Central Park wildlife center and Zoo.

New York Cit, in general, has a humid continental climate. The city is greatly influence by the warm and humid air mass that travels from the southwest part of the country and the cold and dry air mass that comes in from the northwest. Sometimes, the city is subject to cool and humid air flow mass that comes in from the North Atlanta side, though the effect of this air flow is not always very much felt in the city.

NYC weather through Telecommunication Operation Center

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The winters in New York are very sever and very cold. This season usually stays for a long period of time. Temperatures during the winter season in New York can fall down up to 13°F (25°C) or sometimes even lower. The Northern Plateau is usually much colder than the Southern Plateau.

The New York City metro area is probably the place which suffers from the least intense winter degree drops because it is shielded on both north and west sides by hilly terrain. It is also shorter here than on any other part of the city.

Latest weather condition in NYC

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Summers in New York are quite warm and hot. Usually, people get to enjoy pleasantly warm conditions except on certain days when it tends to get quite sultry. The summer temperatures in New York City range from 70 °F to mid 80 °F. The highest and lowest temperatures in New York are generally recorded in the months of July and January respectively.

Climate of New York

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Anytime is a good time to travel to New York. You will always find so many new things to do and see and experience, regardless of the season. If you are a party animal, December to start of New Year is the time to be there. Months of July and August are also preferred by many tourists who wish to avoid the crowd.

New York City Travel Guides

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