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Ellis Island

New York, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inNew York, United States
In season~75°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–86°F
Fares from$240
Nearest airportJFK
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Ellis Island
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightNov · 52%
WarmestJul · 86°F
WettestJul
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The gateway where 12 million immigrants first set foot in America.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Interlingua
4 mi away
Museum of Modern Art
5 mi away
New York Public Library (Rose Main Reading Room)
5 mi away
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
5 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ellis Island?

The best time to visit Ellis Island is May–June & September–October, in New York, United States.

Where is Ellis Island?

Ellis Island is in New York, United States. The nearest major airport is JFK.

What is Ellis Island known for?

The gateway where 12 million immigrants first set foot in America.

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