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Weather in New York City
🇺🇸 United States
Climate Type
🌲Continental
Current Weather
17°C
Clear• 58% humidity
13°C
Avg Temperature
118
Rainy Days/Year
69%
Avg Humidity
101
Sun Hours/Year
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⚠️ Weather Alerts
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Cold Winter
Cold weather in January, February, December
Monthly Weather Overview
Average conditions throughout the year
| Month | Temp | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JanuaryAvoid | 1°C | 11 days | 69% | ❄️ |
FebruaryAvoid | 2°C | 9 days | 67% | ❄️ |
March | 7°C | 10 days | 65% | ❄️ |
April | 12°C | 11 days | 66% | ☀️ |
MayBest | 16°C | 10 days | 70% | ☀️ |
JuneBest | 22°C | 10 days | 66% | ✓☀️ |
July | 26°C | 15 days | 71% | ✓☀️ |
AugustBest | 23°C | 10 days | 69% | ✓☀️ |
SeptemberBest | 20°C | 9 days | 73% | ✓☀️ |
October | 14°C | 5 days | 69% | ☀️ |
November | 8°C | 7 days | 66% | ❄️ |
DecemberAvoid | 2°C | 11 days | 73% | ❄️ |
✓ Ideal temp (20-28°C)🌧️ Rainy (15+ days)🔥 Hot (32°C+)❄️ Cold (<10°C)💧 Humid (80%+)☀️ Sunny (8h+)
Climate Charts
Visual overview of New York City's weather patterns
1°
Jan
2°
Feb
7°
Mar
12°
Apr
16°
May
22°
Jun
26°
Jul
23°
Aug
20°
Sep
14°
Oct
8°
Nov
2°
Dec
Cold (<10°C) Cool (10-17°C) Mild (18-24°C) Warm (25-29°C) Hot (30°C+)
Best Time to Visit New York City
✓
Recommended
MayJuneAugustSeptember
Ideal temperature, sunny
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Consider Avoiding
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Too cold
Seasonal Breakdown
❄️ Winter
Dec, Jan, Feb
2°C
10 rainy days/month
Cold, often snowy
🌸 Spring
Mar, Apr, May
12°C
10 rainy days/month
Rapid warming, variable
☀️ Summer
Jun, Jul, Aug
24°C
12 rainy days/month
Warm to hot
🍂 Fall
Sep, Oct, Nov
14°C
7 rainy days/month
Cooling rapidly
What to Pack for New York City
Based on Continental climate
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Warm winter coat
Winter temps drop to 1°C
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Scarf, gloves, hat
Cold winter months
👟
Waterproof boots
Snow/rain protection
🌂
Compact umbrella
118 rainy days/year
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Packable day bag
Daily exploration
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