Pack or skip
Insect repellent for New York in August
Verdict
Pack it
Warm (83°F) plus 10 rainy days = mosquito conditions.
Why
New York in August averages highs of 83°F, lows of 68°F, 10 rainy days.
That climate means insect repellent earns its space in the bag. Warm (83°F) plus 10 rainy days = mosquito conditions.