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What’s the climate like in 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.

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.

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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 31°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 5°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 1141 mm per year, averaging 95 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 67 cm per year
  • Driest months: 57 mm in September, 63 mm in March and 78 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 160 mm in July, 133 mm in December and 119 mm in October

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Weather experiences in New York

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Had a great 5-day trip in New York. I myself stayed in Manha... more

Maud

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Had wonderful weather in June. Nice and sunny and only had s... more

Peter

Average Temperature per Month in New York

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New York, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in New York, United States,

Average Precipitation per Month in New York

This graph shows how much rainfall New York, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in New York, United States,

Average Snowfall per Month in New York

This graph shows how much snow New York, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in New York, United States,

Average UV Index per Month in New York

This graph 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.

UV Index per Month in New York, United States,

Yearly Temperature in New York

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New York, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in New York, United States,

Total Yearly Precipitation in New York

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New York, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in New York, United States,

Total Yearly Snowfall in New York

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in New York, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in New York, United States,

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.

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Weather experience:Excellent StarStarStarStarStar

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!— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Excellent StarStarStarStarStar

Had wonderful weather in June. Nice and sunny and only had some rain once in the evening.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average Weather in New York by Month

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