United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit New York are May, June and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
New York sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1258mm — July is typically the wettest month (~117mm) and February the driest (~81mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from June to August — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -2°C | 93mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | 6° / -1°C | 81mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 10° / 2°C | 109mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 17° / 8°C | 104mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 13°C | 101mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 27° / 18°C | 115mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 29° / 21°C | 117mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 29° / 21°C | 116mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 25° / 17°C | 110mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 18° / 11°C | 111mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 12° / 6°C | 91mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / 1°C | 111mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in New York is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (28°F). Expect roughly 93mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in New York is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (42°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in New York is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in New York is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 104mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in New York is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (55°F). Expect roughly 101mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in New York is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 18°C (64°F). Expect roughly 115mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in New York is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (70°F). Expect roughly 117mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in New York is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 21°C (69°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in New York is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 25°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 110mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
October in New York is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in New York is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (42°F). Expect roughly 91mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in New York is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 1°C (34°F). Expect roughly 111mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf · compact umbrella or rain jacket