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New York weather by month: climate averages
New York averages 54°F (12°C) over the year. July is warmest, with highs around 84°F (29°C); January is coldest, with lows near 24°F (-4°C). About 46 inches (1172 mm) of precipitation falls on roughly 120 days a year, from 30 years of ERA5 data (1996–2025).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Days ≥1 mm | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5°C | -4.3°C | 86.2 mm | 9.6 | 6.5 h |
| February | 5.0°C | -3.8°C | 80.1 mm | 8.8 | 7.4 h |
| March | 9.4°C | 0.1°C | 109.4 mm | 10.0 | 8.3 h |
| April | 15.4°C | 5.7°C | 97.5 mm | 10.9 | 9.1 h |
| May | 20.7°C | 11.4°C | 91.5 mm | 11.1 | 9.9 h |
| June | 25.9°C | 16.9°C | 103.1 mm | 11.3 | 11.0 h |
| July | 29.0°C | 20.2°C | 109.3 mm | 11.5 | 11.7 h |
| August | 27.9°C | 19.6°C | 102.3 mm | 11.0 | 10.8 h |
| September | 24.1°C | 16.1°C | 106.3 mm | 9.2 | 9.2 h |
| October | 17.8°C | 9.9°C | 109.0 mm | 8.6 | 7.9 h |
| November | 11.6°C | 3.8°C | 73.2 mm | 8.2 | 6.9 h |
| December | 6.3°C | -0.8°C | 104.5 mm | 9.9 | 5.9 h |
Record high 1996–2025: 40.4°C on 2025-06-24. Record low: -23.8°C on 1996-02-05.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (CC BY 4.0). Values are ERA5 reanalysis model data on a ~9–25 km grid, not readings from a weather station, so a single town’s thermometer can differ by a few degrees and local showers can be missed. Grid cell 40.74, -74.04 at 32 m. For snowfall, humidity and a best-time-to-visit score, open New York in the climate tool.
New York weather month by month
The wettest month in New York is March, averaging 4.3 in (109 mm); the driest is November at 2.9 in (73 mm). July has the most days with at least 1 mm of rain (about 12). July is the sunniest month, with about 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, against 5.9 hours in December. If you like average highs between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) with few rainy days, aim for May, August and September.
Planning a particular day? See how often that date was wet or hot over 30 years with the event weather odds, or look up what the weather actually was on any past date in the historical weather archive.
Questions people ask
What is the warmest month in New York?
July, with an average daily high of 84°F (29°C) over 1996–2025.
What is the coldest month in New York?
January, when nights average about 24°F (-4°C).
What is the rainiest month in New York?
March has the most precipitation (about 4.3 in (109 mm)), and July has the most rainy days (about 12 days with 1 mm or more). The driest month is November.
How much sunshine does New York get?
About 8.7 hours of bright sunshine a day averaged over the year, from 5.9 h in December to 11.7 h in July. Sunshine here is the model’s estimate of hours with direct sun, not hours of daylight.
What is the best month to visit New York for mild weather?
By average high between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) and the fewest rainy days: May, August, September. Prices, crowds and events are not included.