New York vs Paris

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Paris edges ahead as the better destination in August. Paris offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while New York sees 11 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

New York sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Paris is also comfortable at 24°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Paris is the stronger choice in August.

New York reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 20°C (68°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Paris averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.

New York receives approximately 105 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Paris sees 57 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Paris the drier option by 2 rain days and 48 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.