Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)
Park Traffic circle and plaza at Manhattan's southeast Central Park
A busy traffic circle on the southwest edge of Central Park, Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) serves as a transport hub and gateway to shops, restaurants, and nearby cultural institutions. Visitors often stop between park walks and city sightseeing.
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How to Get to Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) #
Grand Army Plaza sits at the southeast corner of Central Park at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. Take the N, Q, R, or W trains to the 5th Ave-59th St station (the station exits directly onto the plaza); alternatively the A, B, C, D or 1 lines stop at 59th St-Columbus Circle, about a 10-15 minute walk west along 59th Street to the plaza. Several MTA bus routes that run along Fifth Avenue and nearby avenues also stop within a short walk.
Tips for Visiting Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) #
- Visit at dawn or during weekday mid-mornings to get photos of the Pulitzer Fountain and the Plaza with far fewer pedestrians and commuter traffic.
- Approach from the Fifth Avenue/59th Street side (near the Plaza Hotel) for the classic perspective of the fountain framed by the park and upscale façades; this is also where most tour groups congregate.
- If you want to avoid traffic noise for a quieter stroll, walk the Central Park side of the plaza rather than lingering at curbside where crosstown vehicles and buses concentrate.
Best Time to Visit Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) #
Visit Grand Army Plaza in late spring through early autumn for the most pleasant weather and outdoor activity, and go on weekday mornings to avoid peak crowds.
Weather & Climate near Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan) #
Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan)'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 (1215 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 (96 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°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 (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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