Climate in New York City (New York State, United States of America)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

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Daily percent of sunshine

The mean percent of sunhours during the day over the year

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Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year. Show in Fahrenheit

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Inches

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year

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Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)

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Weather Forecasts for New York City (New York State)

SUN   Jan 29
10°C | 1°C
SSW 19 kmph
0.2 mm
Patchy rain possible

Patchy rain possible

MON   Jan 30
7°C | 2°C
SSE 15 kmph
Partly cloudy

Partly cloudy

TUE   Jan 31
3°C | 0°C
WNW 14 kmph
1.2 mm
Patchy rain possible

Patchy rain possible

The best time of year to visit New York City in the United States of America

New York's climate is very changeable with moderate precipitation all over the year, some heat waves in summer and very cool weather in winter and even in early spring. Snow is concentrated in winter months.

For many people summer should be avoided. Humidity and high temperatures may turn July and August into very uncomfortable months. But, contradictory, these are also the most visited months for New York.

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical climate data:

  • Which is the warmest month in New York City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C (85°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New York City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C (40°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in New York City?
    July tops the wettest month list with 119mm (4.7in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New York City?
    February is the driest month with 77mm (3.0in) of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in New York City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.

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