If you decide to go on a trip to New York in March and/or April 2024, you will be able to discover New York between two seasons with different events in the city and of course all its classic attractions.
The weather in March and April 2024 in New York
Average high: March: 10°C //// April: 16°C
Low average: March: 2°C //// April: 7°C
You should know that between March and the end of April, there are really 2 different seasons.
In recent years, the months of March have been very cold but normally temperatures remain above freezing. The average precipitation in March is 10 cm.
April can be rainier but the temperatures are higher, which makes the stay much more pleasant. And you will notice a big difference between the beginning of April and the end of April in terms of temperature. Having been there often at this time, I know that I prefer the end of April because the temperatures are much nicer (10-15°C in the morning and 15 to 25°C in the afternoon).
It’s the beginning of spring, so you will see the trees in bloom and nature greening up but also New Yorkers enjoying the slightest ray of sunshine like here in Washington Square Park!!!
As for January and February (see here), the month of March is a quiet month before the big rush of April-May-June and especially summer (July-August). This is therefore the ideal period if you want to be peaceful, while having a much milder climate than from November to February.
April is also a great time to visit Central Park. You will be able to see its fauna and flora come back to life (see photo of my little wife) and above all take magnificent photos!!
Cultural events
St Patrick’s Day
The St Patrick’s Day is celebrated with enthusiasm by all New Yorkers, especially the Irish pubs which are crowded. Being the patronal feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, on this day you will see the hundreds of thousands of descendants of Irish immigrants walking the streets of Manhattan and visiting Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
– Date : Sunday March 17, 2024
– More information on the parade: www.nycstpatricksparade.org/
Macy’s Flower Show
Every year to celebrate the arrival of Spring, the famous Macy’s store located on Herald Square displays thousands of flowers from around the world. You can admire spectacular gardens and flower sculptures. The good thing is that the Macy’s Flower Show is free.
– Date : the dates are not yet known.
– Official site : www.visitmacysusa.com/macys-flower-show
Easter Parade
On Easter Sunday you have the opportunity to see the New York City Easter Parade called Easter Parade.
It takes place along 5th Avenue between 49th Street and 57th Street.
The best place to see it is the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral area. This is the ideal place to see the parade which takes place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
You will discover on this Sunday, synonymous with the start of spring, that it is the day when the inhabitants of NYC put on their most beautiful clothes and parade through the streets to go to their church. You will see that the clothes are of all kinds: post-war costumes, haute couture clothes, and lots of flowered hats for the girls 🙂
– Date : Sunday March 31, 2024
Earth Day
You will be able to participate in Earth Day (Earth Day) in Union Square. It’s a free festival with a large stage where dancers, singers, politicians, etc. are welcomed and everything revolves around the notion of ecology and the preservation of our beautiful planet. You will see that there are also multiple activities so that the whole family can have fun, and many stands where they only sell organic products.
Just for your information, with my little wife, we each bought a nice apple for our snack, and I admit that in a t-shirt under the sun in Central Park with a very nice musical show, we were in heaven!!! !
– Date : Monday April 22, 2024.
Luna Park
The famous Coney Island amusement park in Brooklyn will open its doors at the end of March 2024… but only on weekends initially.
If you want to spend a few hours or even the whole day at Luna Park, it can be very nice with nice weather.
All the information on Coney Island
Guided Tours from my agency “New York in French”
Our guided tours in French
In March and April 2024, you can take a guided tour in French with a French guide to discover the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Harlem, Central Park, East Village, Soho, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District. You will see that it is really very nice and that it allows you to better discover the city on foot or by bike thanks to a French guide who tells about the life of the neighborhoods, anecdotes about the locals, and helps you discover good tips and secrets of the city of NYC.
Here are our “New York in French” guided tours:
The French Yorkers bench in Central Park
I don’t know if you took part in the adoption of all of us?
If so, you can go see him at 85th Street on the Great Lawn Basketball Courts:
If you want to know more about the bench, know that in this article, I summarize the why and how of this bench, and precisely why we did a good deed for Central Park, I give its exact location, the list of its donors (because yes, there are more than 1000 French Yorkers co-owners of this bench) and shows you the first photos of the bench, of course!
The French Yorkers bench in Central Park
Sporting events
NHL matches
If you want to come see one of the best ice hockey teams in the entire NHL with its always-hot fans, come to the legendary Madison Square Garden!
New York Rangers New York Islanders
MLS matches
The MLS Soccer Championship begins each year in March.
In New York, there are today 2 teams: the NY Red Bulls and New York City FC.
If this interests you, I especially advise you to go see New York City FC because not only do they play in the great Yankee Stadium but they also have superb players such as Andréa Pirlo, David Villa and Franck Lampard!!!
See the NY Red Bulls See New York City FC
MLB games
To book an MLB baseball game, I advise you to book immediately on TicketNetwork because this will allow you to best choose your location and your seat budget, but above all to be able to be sure to go there!!! Because every game the brand new Yankees stadium is full. So the good plan is not to delay too much.
Now it is also possible to go support the New York Mets in Queens.
L’agenda BPVNY
Some other activities to do
As the weather is more favorable in March and April, do not hesitate to take advantage of small boat cruises, which is always pleasant at this time and above all it allows you to discover the city differently.
It is also possible to take hop-on hop-off bus tours and be on their roof terrace. Even if, in all honesty, I’m not a fan at first glance, I still have to admit that when you’re tired, it allows you not only to visit the city without moving but also to see it from 4-5m high and therefore to take different photos than if we were on the ground.
Selection of bus tours
2024-01-04 08:00:00
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