Best time to visit — month-by-month for New York City

Month‑by‑month at a glance

Below is a compact month-by-month summary to help you pick dates based on weather, crowds, and on-site offerings at Margaritaville Resort Times Square. The hotel sits in Midtown Manhattan with easy access to Times Square, Broadway and nearby subway lines.

• January–February: Coldest months, lowest hotel rates and quietest streets — good for theater deals and short lines, but prepare for winter weather and indoor plans.
• March–April: Temperatures moderate; spring blooms begin. Shoulder-season crowds build toward April and May.
• May: One of the best months—pleasant daytime temperatures for walking Bryant Park, Central Park, and neighborhood sightseeing.
• June–August: Peak tourist season and warm to hot, humid weather. Pool and rooftop bars are busiest; expect higher room rates and more crowds.
• September–October: Excellent weather for walking, outdoor dining and city events; foliage begins in October. Another ‘best’ window for many travelers.
• November: Cool, fewer tourists than summer; good time for early holiday events and museum visits.
• December: Festive season with holiday lights and tree displays; higher crowds around mid-December and holiday weekends.

Spring (March–May): Best overall balance

Spring is one of the most comfortable seasons for sightseeing around Times Square, Bryant Park and midtown attractions. Temperatures are milder and outdoor areas start to bloom, which makes walks to Rockefeller Center and the New York Public Library pleasant.

This is a smart time to stay in a higher-floor room type like Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Floors 24th-28th) or Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed — you’ll get clearer skyline views without summer heat and large crowds.

• Late April–May: especially good for fewer crowds than summer
• Book Broadway tickets a few weeks in advance for popular shows
• Pool access is available year-round but pool deck activity grows in late spring

Summer (June–August): Pool and rooftop season

Summer is when the resort’s rooftop and pool areas are most active. The 6th‑floor rooftop pool is heated and open year-round, but expect long, lively poolside hours and heavier use in summer months.

If the rooftop scene matters, pool-adjacent options such as LandShark Bar & Grill (6th floor) and the 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar (31st–32nd floors) are central to summer evenings — expect crowds and later service hours on weekends.

• Peak crowds and higher room rates—book early
• Pool hours are 8:00 AM–8:00 PM during warm months; lifeguard on duty daily
• Poolside food and cabana rentals available via the resort; dining does not automatically grant pool access

Fall (September–November): Cool weather and thinner crowds

Early fall—late September into October—is another top window to visit for comfortable walking weather and city foliage. Museum and theater visits are pleasant with fewer long lines than summer.

Rooftop bars remain open for several weeks into fall; evenings start to cool, so bring a light jacket if you plan rooftop visits to 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar or License to Chill Bar.

• September–early October: milder temperatures and manageable crowds
• Late October–November: cooler weather; consider indoor activities like Broadway or museums
• Book the Suite, with Sofa bed if traveling with family—up to three children under 12 stay free using existing bedding

Winter (December–February): Lowest rates, coldest weather

Winter brings the lowest typical hotel demand outside peak holidays. If your priority is cheapest rates and short attraction lines (except around major holidays), January and February are the quietest months.

Expect cold weather; indoor amenities like Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, License to Chill Bar and the 24‑hour FINS UP! Fitness Center will be useful. The rooftop pool remains open year-round with shorter seasonal hours in colder months.

• Pool winter hours: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM during colder months
• Check-in after 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM (noon)
• Breakfast is a la carte at LandShark Bar & Grill (not included with room)

Family travel, rooftop pool and booking tips

Margaritaville Resort Times Square is family-friendly: children of all ages are welcome, the rooftop pool is promoted as 'not just for grown-ups,' and up to three children 12 and under stay free when sharing a room with adults using existing bedding.

Practical booking notes: the resort charges a mandatory nightly resort fee that includes priority pool access, two bottled waters, Wi‑Fi and FINS UP! Fitness Center access; check-in begins after 3:00 PM and the room-guest must be at least 18 to reserve or check in.

• If traveling with kids, consider Suite, with Sofa bed for extra sleeping space
• Pets: one pet up to about 25 lbs is allowed per reservation (fee applies) but pets are not permitted at the rooftop pool
• Early/late check-in or late check-out may be available for a fee and subject to availability