Chatham Square
Park Public square in Manhattan, linking Chinatown and Civic Center
In Manhattan’s Chinatown, Chatham Square anchors markets, dim sum restaurants and access to the Lower East Side - a practical starting point for street food and neighborhood walks.
Chatham Square is a public square and major street junction in Lower Manhattan, New York City, located within the Chinatown neighborhood. It functions as a busy intersection linking several streets and local transport routes.
The area serves as a pedestrian and vehicular node rather than a large formal plaza, with surrounding commercial streets, transit stops and street-level businesses. It is commonly used as a local meeting point and for access to nearby neighborhoods.
The square developed as part of Manhattan’s street network and has long been an urban crossroads within Lower Manhattan. Its form and street connections reflect the historic growth of the surrounding district.
Chatham Square sits within Lower Manhattan in New York City and is part of the dense urban grid of streets and avenues in that area. It is located in the Chinatown / Lower East Side precinct.
How to Get to Chatham Square #
Chatham Square is accessible by multiple subway lines (e.g., the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W to nearby stations such as Canal St and Bowery) and is within walking distance of many Lower Manhattan neighborhoods. Several bus routes serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Chatham Square #
- Visit in the evening to see the area lit and to catch local restaurants and street life at its liveliest.
- Combine with a walk to nearby Washington Square Park and the East Village to get a fuller sense of Manhattan's downtown layers.
- Be mindful of traffic-Chatham Square is a busy intersection and sidewalks can be crowded during rush hour.
Best Time to Visit Chatham Square #
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable walking and street exploration; evenings reveal Chinatown's vibrant food scene.
Weather & Climate near Chatham Square #
Chatham Square's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1199 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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