The climate of New York City

The current climate in New York City features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°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 City, New York.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in New York City in recent years was 37°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2018.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, New York City gets 1267 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 58 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit New York City?

The best time to visit New York City 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 City. 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.

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Climate Table of New York City

The climate table of New York City 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 10 17 22 27 30 29 25 19 13 8
Temp. min (°C) -1 -1 3 8 14 19 22 22 18 13 6 3
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Precipitation (mm) 84 106 91 109 99 85 151 111 111 116 86 118
Snow (cm) 21 19 12 0,5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,7 4,9
UV Index 3 4 6 6 7 7 8 5 5 4 3 2

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in New York City, New York. 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 City

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Yearly Temperature in New York City

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in New York City, New York. 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 City

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Total Yearly Precipitation in New York City

Average Snowfall per Month in New York City

Total Yearly Snowfall in New York City

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in New York City, New York. 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 City

Weather experiences in New York City

The weather in New York City is rated an average of 3,7 out of 5 stars by 9 visitors. Have you been to New York City? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in May Weather experience:Good

It rarely rains and the sun usually shines brightly, ideal for sightseeing!

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

Also a few rainy days, but generally fine vacation weather.

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was here in September Weather experience:Good

There were sunny and warm days, as well as rainy days. It is recommended to bring sunglasses and an umbrella.

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was here in July Weather experience:Good

Although at times it was too hot and humid for comfort, with sporadic showers, overall it was great.

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was here in November Weather experience:Okay

We had bad days with rain. So dress warmly!

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was here in February Weather experience:Bad

We saw some snow, which gave the city a beautiful appearance but made travel difficult.

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was here in October Weather experience:Good

A mix of sunny days and light rain, typical autumn weather. Not ideal, but good enough for sightseeing.

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was here in March Weather experience:Okay

There were sunny days, ideal for sightseeing, but also colder and rainy days. Not perfect, but the city itself makes up for it.

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was here in December Weather experience:Excellent

Been here in early December, all in the Christmas spirit and what we hoped for happened. We had plenty of snow one day and enjoyed a carriage ride through the snow in Central Park. A good winter coat was not unpleasant all days. Especially at high altitudes in the skyscrapers and the crossing to Ellis Island were very cold because of the wind.

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Average weather in New York City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.