Helicopter Tours in New York: When to Go

Top helicopter tours in New York City

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Doors-off flights give the clearest photos but are cooler and louder; bring a jacket.
Seat allocation is often by weight. Ask whether a window seat is guaranteed.
Book early in your trip: low cloud and rain cause cancellations, and you'll want time to rebook.
Compare flight time, not the whole booking time. Check-in and safety briefings add 30 to 60 minutes.

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

April to October. Expect highs around 75°F (24°C). The least comfortable months are January and February.

Operators cancel when wind, rain or low cloud make flying unsafe, and usually offer another date or a refund.

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