Is NYC too cold in December?

December Weather in New York City New York, United States. Daily high temperatures decrease by 7°F, from 49°F to 42°F, rarely falling below 30°F or exceeding 61°F.



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Absolutely bring your best holiday cheer, but include a dose of reality about what to expect. From Thanksgiving to New Year's, New York City can be extremely crowded, especially the areas in and around Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

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You need at least three days to really see the main highlights (though a “quick hits” tour could be done in a two-day NYC itinerary). However, I suggest 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.

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THE CHEAPEST TIME TO VISIT NYC As you might well have guessed, the cheapest months of the year to holiday in NYC are from January through March. It's in these 3 months that the costs of both a flight and hotel are on average the lowest for the whole year.

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Top Christmas things to do in New York City
  1. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree. ...
  2. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. ...
  3. Dyker Heights Holiday Lights. ...
  4. Holiday pop-up bars Miracle and Sippin' Santa. ...
  5. New York City Ballet: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. ...
  6. Ice skating. ...
  7. The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.


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6 days in NYC is the perfect duration for NYC trip to see it all. Tick off all the must have attractions, visit the hidden gems, go on a shopping tour, discover local cuisine and enjoy Broadway shows. With 6 Day NYC Sightseeing Pass you can see and do it with your budget under control.

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You should plan to spend around $316 per day on your vacation in New York City, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $50 on meals for one day and $49 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in New York City for a couple is $331.

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