United StatesThe climate of New York
The current climate in New York features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for New York, United States.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in New York in recent years was 37°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in December 2022.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, New York gets 1141 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 67 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in New York is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit New York?
The best time to visit New York for sunny weather is May, June and August through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit New York. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of New York
The climate table of New York shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 5 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 97 | 82 | 63 | 82 | 105 | 78 | 160 | 79 | 57 | 119 | 86 | 133 |
| Snow (cm) | 16 | 33 | 6,8 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 9,7 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in New York, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in New York
Yearly Temperature in New York
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New York, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in New York
Total Yearly Precipitation in New York
Average Snowfall per Month in New York
Total Yearly Snowfall in New York
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in New York, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in New York
Weather experiences in New York
The weather in New York is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 3 visitors. Have you been to New York? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
Maud
Had a great 5-day trip in New York. I myself stayed in Manhattan, close to Times Square. What a mighty beautiful city! Unbelievable. You must have experienced it yourself once, only then will you know how it feels to stand among the giant buildings. Awesome. Definitely worth repeating!
PeterHad wonderful weather in June. Nice and sunny and only had some rain once in the evening.
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Average weather in New York by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.