Boat Tours in New York: When to Go

Top boat tours in New York City

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Decide between a shared boat (cheaper, fixed route) and a private charter (your pace, your stops).
Ask whether the boat has shade. An open deck for three hours in summer is hard work.
Morning departures usually have calmer water; afternoons can get windy and choppy.
Check the cancellation rule for bad weather. Good operators rebook or refund if they cancel.

Averages for New York, 1991–2020.

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F (°C)	40 (4)	42 (6)	50 (10)	62 (17)	71 (22)	80 (27)	85 (29)	83 (29)	76 (25)	65 (18)	54 (12)	44 (7)
Low °F (°C)	28 (-2)	29 (-1)	36 (2)	46 (8)	55 (13)	64 (18)	70 (21)	69 (21)	62 (17)	51 (11)	42 (6)	34 (1)
Sunset (15th)	4:53 pm	5:30 pm	7:02 pm	7:35 pm	8:06 pm	8:29 pm	8:26 pm	7:55 pm	7:06 pm	6:17 pm	4:38 pm	4:29 pm

May to September. Expect highs around 79°F (26°C). The least comfortable months are January and February.

Sunset comes earliest in December, around 4:29 pm, and latest in June, around 8:29 pm. Pick a date in the planner above for the exact time.

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