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.
Hanover Square (Manhattan) at a Glance#
Address: Hanover Square, Manhattan, New York, NY 10004, USA
Hours: Public plaza - always open
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).
