Hanover Square (Manhattan)
Park Historic Manhattan square in the Financial District
A small plaza in Manhattan’s Financial District, near Wall Street and the South Street Seaport. Visitors pass through for historic sites, nearby museums and district restaurants.
How to Get to Hanover Square (Manhattan) #
Walk from Fulton Street Station (2/3/4/5/J/Z lines) or Whitehall Street. The square sits a block east of Broadway in the southern tip of Manhattan; most visitors approach on foot from nearby Financial District landmarks.
Tips for Visiting Hanover Square (Manhattan) #
- Approach at dawn or late afternoon to see light fall across the square; midday is noisy and dominated by delivery trucks.
- Use Fulton Street or Whitehall Street subway stations (2/3/4/5/J/Z) and walk a few blocks - the area is best explored on foot.
- Look for the bronze tablets and the small pocket parks; the square's maritime past is still legible in plaques and building facades most visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Hanover Square (Manhattan) #
Spring through autumn offers comfortable walking and plentiful daylight; winter is quieter and reveals the neighborhood's architectural lines.
Weather & Climate near Hanover Square (Manhattan) #
Hanover Square (Manhattan)'s climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1193 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest 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 5°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 (104 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (91 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 (109 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 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (103 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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