New York, NY – Friday in New York City could bring a brief interruption to the week’s mild trend, with a small chance of showers in the afternoon before skies clear for a sunny weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, the city faces about a 20% chance of rain after 2 p.m. Friday, with highs near 81 degrees and light northeast winds shifting east later in the day. While rainfall is not expected to be heavy, it may briefly dampen outdoor plans in Central Park, along the Hudson River Greenway, or at open-air markets.
Friday night will stay partly cloudy with lows around 73, setting up a dry, comfortable Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s highs will hover near 79 under mostly sunny skies, while Sunday turns warmer, topping out near 86 degrees with abundant sun. This stretch offers prime conditions for late-summer events, rooftop dining, and beach trips before more unsettled weather returns early next week.
Friday’s rain risk is brief and isolated, meaning most of the weekend will be dry. Residents should check updates in case shower chances increase but can expect a largely sunny stretch ahead.
Five Day New York City Forecast:
- Friday: 20% chance of showers after 2 p.m. High 81°F, low 73°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 79°F, low 73°F
- Sunday: Sunny. High 86°F, low 74°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 79°F, low 70°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 78°F, low 70°F
