Climate of New York, USA
Area-weighted average across New York. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
New York, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -6.4°C / 20.5°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July, with rainfall from 62 mm / 2.4 in to 101 mm / 4 in depending on the season (1048 mm / 41.3 in total across the year). See the 5 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.4°C20.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -5.4°C22.3°F | 62 mm2.4″ | Snowy |
| March | -0.4°C31.3°F | 76 mm3″ | Snowy |
| April | 6.1°C43°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 12.7°C54.9°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| June | 17.4°C63.3°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| July | 20.2°C68.4°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
| August | 19.3°C66.7°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 15°C59°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
| October | 9°C48.2°F | 88 mm3.5″ | — |
| November | 3.3°C37.9°F | 97 mm3.8″ | — |
| December | -3°C26.6°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New York?
New York, United States of America does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 20.2°C / 68.4°F, and the driest is February at 62 mm / 2.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of New York?
New York, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -6.4°C / 20.5°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 1048 mm / 41.3 in, with the wettest month being September (101 mm / 4 in) and the driest February (62 mm / 2.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in New York?
The hottest month in New York is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.2°C / 68.4°F.
What is the coldest month in New York?
The coldest month in New York is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -6.4°C / 20.5°F.
When does it rain most in New York?
The wettest month in New York is September, averaging about 101 mm / 4 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 62 mm / 2.4 in.