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Climate and Dress
New York’s climate is temperate; in summer (June–August)
temperatures can exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees
Celsius) and in winter (December–March) can occasionally
fall below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius). Alternating
hot and cold spells are common. Expect frequent rain showers
in the spring months of April and May, with occasional thunderstorms
and spells of humidity in the summer. Windy snow showers and
ice storms blow into New York during the winter months. All
public buildings are heated in the wintertime, and most are
air conditioned in the summer.
Light cotton is the most comfortable fabric for summer dressing,
as New York can get extremely humid. In the fall and spring,
heavier cottons such as denim should suffice, but woolen clothing
is recommended for wintertime. A warm winter coat (preferably
waterproof), scarf, gloves, and a hat are essential, and waterproof
boots can come in handy. New York City skyscrapers often turn
the city’s streets into wind tunnels, which can make
the weather seem more severe. You’ll need rain gear and
a sturdy umbrella that can withstand strong winds.
Clothing worn by college and university students is informal.
Jeans are standard attire for students throughout the year
at school, movies, concerts, museums, sports events and most
bars and restaurants. Informal attire is not acceptable, however,
at fine clubs, upscale bars and restaurants, places of worship,
or concert halls. In the business world dress codes remain
conservative. Women typically wear suits, dresses, or formal
pants, while men dress in suits and ties. Many offices have
a “business casual” dress code, meaning that men
can leave off a tie and wear a more informal shirt with a
sports jacket, and women can wear more casual skirts or pants
and a shirt or sweater. Denim jeans, shorts, and athletic
wear are not considered business casual attire.
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