New York, NY weather by month
Northeast · Station: Central Park, New York, NY · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit New York, NY is April–May, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. New York is hottest in July (avg high 85°F) and coolest in January (avg high 40°F). The wettest month is July (4.6 in) and the driest is February (3.2 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 55.8°F with 49.6 in of precipitation a year and 29.8 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for New York
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 28 | 3.6 | 8.8 |
| February | 42 | 30 | 3.2 | 10.1 |
| March | 50 | 36 | 4.3 | 5 |
| April | 62 | 46 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| May | 71 | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| June | 80 | 64 | 4.5 | 0 |
| July | 85 | 70 | 4.6 | 0 |
| August | 83 | 69 | 4.6 | 0 |
| September | 76 | 62 | 4.3 | 0 |
| October | 64 | 51 | 4.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 54 | 42 | 3.6 | 0.5 |
| December | 44 | 34 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit New York
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is April–May. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 85°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 40°F). Try to avoid July if rain would spoil your plans — it is the wettest month at 4.6 in. Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How New York compares
New York's 49.6 in of annual precipitation and 55.8°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New York?
The most comfortable time to visit New York, NY is April–May, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. New York is hottest in July (avg high 85°F) and coolest in January (avg high 40°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in New York?
New York's annual mean temperature is about 55.8°F. The warmest month is July (average high 85°F, low 70°F) and the coolest is January (average high 40°F, low 28°F).
How much rain does New York get?
New York receives about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July (4.6 in) and the driest is February (3.2 in).
Does it snow in New York?
Yes. New York averages about 29.8 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Central Park, New York, NY (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18