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🗽 New York · Autumn (Sep–Nov)

What to wear in New York in September

Highs25°C (77°F)
Lows17°C (63°F)
Rainy days~9
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsBusy

September averages for New York (Central Park). Source

September is warm and less humid — one of the best months — with Fashion Week and the US Open finals. Summer clothes plus one jacket.

☀️ By day

Summer clothes early in the month, a light jacket by the end.

🌙 Evening

Light knit for evenings around 17°C.

What's on in September

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

New York Fashion Week (spring/summer)

September

Street style is back around the shows. Tailored trousers, a crisp shirt and loafers look the part.

Feast of San Gennaro

About 11 days in mid-September

Little Italy's street festival of food stalls and processions. Wear something comfortable that you won't mind getting cannoli sugar on.

September packing essentials

Your September outfit list

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Dress code

  • No dress code on the street — dark, practical layers blend in.
  • Upscale restaurants and rooftop bars may refuse sportswear, flip-flops or men's shorts in the evening.
  • Comfortable walking shoes are essential; most visitors walk 10+ miles a day.

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Good weather elsewhere in September

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