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Garden City (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Garden City is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Garden City, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 5°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -3°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Garden City experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1182 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, December, sees around 124 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, November, still receives a respectable 68 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Garden City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.7 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in February to 23°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Forecast for Garden City (NY)

Fri   Dec 27
6°C | -6°C
N 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
10°C | 3°C
SE 2 m/s
2.4 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
14°C | 8°C
S 7 m/s
2.1 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

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

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Garden City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Garden City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Garden City?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Garden City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Garden City?
    November is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Garden City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.