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Kingston (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Kingston 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 experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Kingston, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -9°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Kingston experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1362 mm of precipitation annually. Kingston experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 149 mm in June, the wettest month, and 73 mm in November, the driest month.

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

Forecast for Kingston (NY)

Fri   Dec 27
2°C | -12°C
NE 1 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sat   Dec 28
6°C | -3°C
S 2 m/s
0.9 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
11°C | 0°C
SW 4 m/s
4 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

The best time of year to visit Kingston 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 Kingston?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kingston?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kingston?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kingston?
    June tops the wettest month list with 149 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kingston?
    November is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.