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New York or Seattle?
Both are food, culture and architecture destinations in North America. New York adds city life and nightlife. Seattle adds nature and mountains.
| New York | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | expensive | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | high | medium |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | July, 30°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 5°C | January, 8°C |
| Known for | Empire State Building, Broadway shows, Brooklyn Bridge, world-class museums | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | New York | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 6°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 11°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 16°C | 15°C |
| May | 21°C | 19°C |
| Jun | 26°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 30°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 29°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 25°C | 21°C |
| Oct | 19°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 12°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 9°C | 8°C |
So which one?
Pick New York if…
you want city life and nightlife. It suits solo travellers particularly well. It also works in April, May, October, November, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want nature and mountains. It also works in July, August.
Both are at their best in June, September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is New York or Seattle cheaper?
New York is expensive for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, New York or Seattle?
New York peaks at 30°C in July; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.