Queens, New York Weather in September

September weather

September is warm rather than scorching, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C. It's comfortable for walking Flushing Meadows-Corona Park or exploring the Queens Museum, without August's stronger heat. Humidity can still make afternoons feel sticky, and rain falls on about ten days, so outdoor plans may need a change.

There's plenty of daylight for a beach visit to Rockaway, but don't count on every day being dry. October is cooler and wetter, while August is hotter and slightly wetter.

Events and crowds

The US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center usually runs into early September. It brings big crowds to Flushing Meadows and can push up nearby hotel prices. Labor Day also marks a busy holiday weekend across the city.

After the tournament and holiday, Queens tends to feel calmer than during peak summer. Prices can ease too, though they vary by area and event dates. September is still a popular month, not a quiet-season bargain.

If you hate crowds, visit Flushing Meadows on a weekday after the US Open ends.

Make it work

September's comfortable weather suits a day split between the Queens Museum and a meal in nearby Corona. Try a slice of the neighbourhood's well-known pizza, then take the subway from 111th Street or Mets-Willets Point toward other parts of Queens.

For a rainy afternoon, head to the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria instead of getting caught out in the park. Travelling with kids? The New York Hall of Science is also in Flushing Meadows, close to the park's playgrounds. Check the US Open dates before choosing a hotel near the grounds; tournament traffic can make nearby streets slow.