Best Time to Visit One World Observatory in New York

After you've got your tickets to the One World Observatory, the next thing to know is the best time to go up and enjoy the New York skyline in all its splendour.

Depending on when you travel to the Big Apple, the seasonal weather or the time of day, keep the following in mind when climbing the observation deck:

If this is your first time in New York and you want to see the city's skyline for the first time, the best thing to do is to go up to the One World Observatory in the afternoon. From its observation deck you'll have the chance to watch the last rays of the sun gradually fade over Manhattan as darkness gives way to the small lights that decorate the monuments and buildings of the Big Apple.

It's a magical moment you won't forget! What's more, you'll be able to enjoy the views of the city both day and night. Without a doubt, it's the best way to round off an intense day of sightseeing in New York before going out for dinner and resting to recharge your batteries for the next day.

The busiest time to see the One World Observatory is around 4 and 5 PM, as visitors go there with the idea of watching the sunset and the turning on of the city lights.

However, if you're not a fan of crowds, then I recommend getting up early and going to the observation deck early (around 8 or 9 AM) as the views of the sky and New York at first light are also impressive. Even if you don't have the attraction of seeing the city lit up at night, you won't have to dodge tourists in your photos. And you can always enjoy the illuminated skyline from nearby locations such as the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk.

Plus, if you go up to the observation deck in the morning, you'll have the rest of the day free to wander up and down Ground Zero and the rest of the Big Apple and do other things on your bucket list. For example, you can take the opportunity to have lunch around One World and go deeper into the Financial District or visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

The best time to visit the One World Observatory observation deck is summer and autumn as the chance of rainfall is lower than in the other seasons and the days have more hours of sunshine and tend to be clear. However, if you're travelling to New York during a cold and windy season or if it should happen to be a bit rainy, don't worry because the observation deck of the skyscraper is covered.

In any case, here's a tip: don't buy your tickets to the One World Observatory too far in advance, but try to buy them 1 or 2 weeks before your trip to the Big Apple.

This way you can check the weather forecastmore accurately andchoose a day with clear skies and plenty of sunshine to enjoy the views of the city.

Enjoying New York from the heights is another world, a unique sensation that you will surely want to capture with your camera for your memories. If you're not a crack photographer, it's best to play it safe and take advantage of the day light to capture the New York skyline and all the monuments that have made it famous and that can be seen from here:

The morning light will help you to avoid problems with out-of-focus images, and if you use an APP on your phone, you're sure to get some stunning photos.

Another option is to go to the One World Observatory in the afternoon to immortalise the New York sunset sky, with its beautiful play of orange, pink and blue light.

If you're not an experienced night photographer you can always use a few tricks to help you get some nice images of the cityscape. For example, remember to activate the HDR mode on your camera, use the shutter release to avoid blurred photos or increase the ISO to 400.

If you're visiting the One World Observatory as a family, the best time of day to do it is early in the morning, as the kids will wake up with lots of energy and will be more awake to go on a trip to this fantastic New York viewpoint. Plus, you'll avoid the afternoon crowds that can make the kids nervous.

Most people who visit the One World Observatory usually stay there for about an hour, although the tickets don't set a time limit on how long you can stay. However, it is a perfect time to do this activity with children as they will have a great time without getting too tired.

Plus, with an hour there, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy other family activities, whether it's going to a Broadway musical or an NBA game.