Climate of Albany, New York, USA
Point-value climate at Albany (New York, United States of America). Population approximately 870,716.
Located in New York, United States of America, Albany has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 870,716. Monthly average temperatures range from -5.2°C / 22.6°F in January to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 55 mm / 2.2 in (February) to 97 mm / 3.8 in (June) — about 975 mm / 38.4 in across the year. Albany is the capital of New York. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Albany's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5.2°C22.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.6°C25.5°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.1°C35.8°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| April | 8.7°C47.7°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 15.4°C59.7°F | 95 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 20°C68°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| July | 22.7°C72.9°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| August | 21.4°C70.5°F | 96 mm3.8″ | — |
| September | 16.8°C62.2°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 10.4°C50.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| November | 4.6°C40.3°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| December | -1.8°C28.8°F | 68 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Albany?
Albany does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Albany's warmest month is July at an average of 22.7°C / 72.9°F, and its driest month is February with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Albany?
Albany, in New York, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -5.2°C / 22.6°F in January to 22.7°C / 72.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 975 mm / 38.4 in, with the wettest month being June (97 mm / 3.8 in) and the driest February (55 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Albany in July?
The average temperature in Albany in July is 22.7°C / 72.9°F, with rainfall of about 96 mm / 3.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Albany?
The driest month in Albany is February, with about 55 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.6°C / 25.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Albany?
The wettest month in Albany is June, with approximately 97 mm / 3.8 in of average monthly rainfall.