To ask how cold NYC is?

Also from Scotland so very used to cold weather.

I went to NYC in January and have never felt cold like it. Don't actually remember what the temp was but it caused me actual physical pain.

It hurts your bones.

We are there right now and its gorgeous. But there is no telling in two weeks

I was there mid December last year.
it was much milder than I expected.

2 weeks prior it had been forecasted to be very cold. But as other poster mentioned, you need to keep an eye on the forecast, it can change quickly.

My advice is to bring layers and have options. I had only warm jumpers and a warm jacket, and the sweat was rolling down my back!! I couldn’t find light layers in the shops there either!

The wind blows right through you, no place for the old !

My Ds flew over there yesterday. I was panicking as he never ever wears a coat. If he's cold he will throw a hoodie over his t shirt. I really thought he was going to freeze.
He called today and said it's fine, pics on SM show he is just in his normal t shirt.
Things could change though, I would keep an eye on the forecast.

I was there 22nd November for 5 days in 2022 and it was like it is here right now (south England) I.e. cold but not freezing, coats, jeans and boots weather - take sunnies. Definitely not arctic!

I lived in Manhattan for 5 years, and the weather can be really warm in November or really cold! I had New Year's Eves with snow and another when out and about in a t-shirt. At the moment it is really warm - today was 21C, and it could well be quite chilly overnight. Layers will be your friend. NYC at this time of year is utterly lovely - enjoy. I am envious!

I'm heading there in 11 days and I can see that the forecast is 12-15 degrees for the first couple of days. Unusually mild for the time of year.

You should just check the forecast nearer your trip and pack accordingly.

Calm down surely you know what OP means!

We went the last week of November a few years ago and it was fine during the day but fucking hell, the wind absolutely chilled you to the bone at night. We went out the hotel at 8pm to go for a walk and take some photos - the doorman looked at us most quizically when we said No to a cab. He laughed his head off when we ran back in through the doors 90 seconds later.... the wind literally took your breath away. I've never experienced anything like it.

I went at the end of a December for a week. It wasn't any colder than the UK at the same time and most days a coat and layers were fine. I got too hot in hat, scarf and thermals, however that might have been unusual.

In general prepare for it to be really cold and if forecast is better than that, happy days. You'll be either walking a lot or on public transport or indoors. Layers are definitely essential!

I'm just back and it was very mild. It was very warm before I arrived last Friday, a bit cooler thankfully for the marathon on Sunday and then warm again Monday and Tuesday. It was around 22° in the afternoons of the warm days but cooler in the mornings. On marathon day it was around 15°.
I know it varies hugely though, hearing from friends who ran there in previous years. Temperatures are currently above average there for this time of year.

Same sort of clothes you'd wear at home in UK but lots of layers, in case it's warmer than expected. I've just come back too, it was warm and sunny. I don't think there's been any rainfall for some time there.

I would plan for slightly colder than the UK so definitely warm winter clothes

It’s really warm at the moment and has been all October/November so far. Currently around 20 degrees.

Would recommend bringing a jacket and some layers just in case!

I think it's quite mild at the moment so you should be OK. Take a windproof coat for the boat out to Liberty or Staten Island.
We've been a few times as my sister lives there and in Feb half term it was feckin' freezing - snow piled up on the sidewalks! August is humid, hot and unbearable.

It is a weird place weather wise as when I went in early April it was 25c and I got sunburnt! I had long sleeved tops and jeans had to buy a few t shirts

Panic about what clothes to pack? I hope you never have to experience real panic.

I was there last week and it was boiling!

I was there in February before lockdown coldest place on earth ( and I'm from Scotland) I had my underarmour on and kept wearing them all the time I didn't change except my underwear in the morning thermal underwear too

It can be absolutely frozen, we were sitting in teeshirts one day and frozen to the marrow next day ,,take yer chance

Layers are your friend in NYC. It fluctuates alot. Also you're often going in and out of places so layers help. I've been to NYC in february and its been -5c one day and 2 days later it was 17c...so prepare for changes.

Check forecast but i doubt youll need thermals or a super thick coat. Jeans, comfortable shoes, a coat and a light hat and gloves in case. Its cold nearer the water so if you're doing statue of liberty etc or an open top bus, you'll be glad of the gloves.

Remember you can shop there if needed.

Shoes are the most important thing. Even on a low walking day there its easy to hit 20k steps and its pavement so can really hurt after days on end of it without decent footwear.

It’s around 21c today, though the NE US seems to be having an abnormally warm autumn. It will be cooler in two weeks but probably not cold even by our standards. I’d take a variety of options so you can layer/un-layer as needed.

Went early December 2022. Absolutely freezing, they were expecting a snow bomb thing to land. I took thermals and a jumper and a quilted coat and was ok with that

We went in January albeit late January and it was shorts and t shirt weather for all but 2 of our 7 days. We wasted cash on thermals, winter boots etc that we simply didn’t need. My advice is check the weather on the day you leave, not before and then pack accordingly.