November and December are my favorite months to visit New York because it’s the celebration of Thanksgiving and Christmas!
COVID-19
You may have noticed that 2020 is a bit different than usual… Many activities had been canceled. However, tourist attractions started to open in the past couple of months. Here are the consequences on your trip to New York City.
Weather forecast for November and December in New York
Average high: November: 12°C – 53°F //// December: 7°C – 44°F
Average low: November: 5°C – 41°F//// December: 0°C – 32°F
In the last 2 months of the year, New York experiences the fall season, and then naturally winter comes but you’ll see that nothing is boring in this city. With fall, you’ll enjoy nice stroll in the streets of Greenwich Village and SoHo or even Central Park with its fall foliage. In November, you might still enjoy some mild temperatures during the day but watch out for evenings since it tends to be cold.
Then, keep in mind that snow can fall at any given time and for a number of days starting November, but in December when Christmas and New Year’s Eve are celebrated you’ll experience a fabulous side of New York for the winter holidays.
Beware of temperature drop in the winter and make sure you are warm enough since you’ll be walking long hours. This isn’t the right time to get sick, but to comfortably enjoy New York.
When I say warm cloths, I really mean: warm walking shoes, scarves, hats, and gloves if it’s extremely cold and a raincoat might be needed since it often rains in November.
Cultural events in New York
In November and December there’s several events you don’t want to miss!
The New York City Marathon
The first Sunday in November, the NYC Marathon takes place. Created in 1970, the New York Marathon welcomes athletes from around the world who have registered at one of the most famous and recognized race in the world.
This year, the New York Marathon falls on November 1st, 2021. More than 35 000 registered participants in the last edition to cover the 5 boroughs or 26 miles (42, 195 km).
2021 New York Comedy Festival
At the beginning of November, the NY Comedy Festival takes place in several venues in the city.
It’s the festival you need in order to forget that winter ans its cold weather is coming. During this event typically from New York, you will see the biggest names in stand up comedies in different venues.
New York 2021 Veteran’s Day Parade
On November 11th 2021, the Veteran’s Day Parade takes place. Each year, close to 20.000 people attend to the parade located between 23rd Street and 59th Street. You’ll see veterans, political figures, diverse veterans organizations and more.
This event has been around since 1929. More than 20, 000 people join the Veteran’s Day Parade in New York each year.
The memorial service starts with a ceremony at 10 pm at the eternal flame in Madison Square Park then the parade kicks in at 11 am.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November, 25th 2021
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is an annual parade sponsored by the department store, Macy’s. The parade lasts about 3 hours and takes place in New York on Thanksgiving Day, which always falls the 4th Thursday in November.
You’ll see lot of trucks passing by in the streets of New York with notably famous balloon figures.
Are you planning to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve in New York?
I wrote a several posts giving you travel tips to spend the holiday season in New York City with information on the:
– Christmas markets in New York
– department stores’ Christmas decoration
– ice skating rinks in NYC
Sports in November and December
Choose from NBA basketball, NHL Ice Hockey, NFL American Football or MLS Soccer:
In November and December, the NBA season is in full effect!!! If you like it or are not familiar with the sport, I really advise you to see a NBA basketball game!!! It’s a real American show where you won’t have time to get bored and you’ll see that it’s an American family tradition.
New York is home to 2 Ice Hockey teams: the NY Islanders and the NY Rangers
In Football, the 2 NY teams are the NY Jets and the NY Giants
As for soccer (or football), the local team are the Red Bulls and the New York City FC
Concerts and shows in New York in November and December 2020
New York is well-known for its shows in Broadway and concert in on of it typical venues, like the Radio City Music Hall, the Madison Square Garden or the Barclays Center to only name a few.
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