What’s the climate like in New York?
The current climate of New York features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 5°C. 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, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate of New York is based on weather data from . Other spots, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New York for a 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 good 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, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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
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Lovely weather in June. Nice and sunny and only had some rai... more
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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.
Average Precipitation per Month in New York
This graph shows how much precipitation New York, United States, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
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 centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
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.
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.
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 millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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 centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in New York
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Had a great 5-day trip in New York. I myself stayed in Manhattan, close to Times Square. What a mighty beautiful city! Incredible. 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
Lovely 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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