New York Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
New York has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 30°C / 87°F in July, the warmest month, and drop to 4°C / 40°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average -3°C / 27°F. New York receives about 1345 mm of rain a year across roughly 125 wet days, with October the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in New York
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 40°F | -3°C / 27°F | 97 mm | 10 |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -3°C / 27°F | 86 mm | 10 |
| March | 11°C / 53°F | 1°C / 35°F | 139 mm | 10 |
| April | 16°C / 62°F | 6°C / 44°F | 113 mm | 11 |
| May | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 53°F | 114 mm | 12 |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 63°F | 82 mm | 10 |
| July | 30°C / 87°F | 21°C / 70°F | 140 mm | 14 |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 20°C / 67°F | 117 mm | 11 |
| September | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 61°F | 140 mm | 10 |
| October | 19°C / 67°F | 10°C / 51°F | 142 mm | 8 |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 4°C / 39°F | 63 mm | 8 |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | -1°C / 31°F | 112 mm | 11 |
Best time to visit New York
June, May, September offer the most comfortable weather in New York: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — June averages 27°C (81°F); May averages 22°C (71°F); September averages 25°C (77°F).
New York climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in New York?
- July is the hottest month in New York, with average daytime highs of 30°C / 87°F and overnight lows of 21°C / 70°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in New York?
- January is the coldest month in New York, with average highs of 4°C / 40°F and lows of -3°C / 27°F.
- How much rain does New York get a year?
- New York receives about 1345 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 125 wet days. October is the wettest month (142 mm on average) and November the driest (63 mm).
- When is the best time to visit New York?
- June, May, September are the most comfortable months in New York: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in New York →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the New York weather page.