New York weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
New York in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
New York sits at 40°42′N 74°00′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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New York weather by month
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New York weather — FAQ
Q01What is the hottest month in New York?
What is the hottest month in New York?
July runs the highest averages in New York, with typical daytime highs of 30°C (86°F). July heat waves hit 35C with subway platforms at 45C; locals migrate to Rockaway Beach A-train, Domino Park, and any bodega with the AC blasting.
Q02What is the coldest month in New York?
What is the coldest month in New York?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 4°C (39°F). January polar vortex nights hit -15C wind chill; Bryant Park ice rink is free skate, MoMA has zero lines, and steam rises from every manhole.
Q03Which month has the most rain in New York?
Which month has the most rain in New York?
July typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 145mm on average. Nor'easter storms in October flood Battery Park; September remnants of Gulf hurricanes deliver flash floods that submerge the L train tunnel.
Q04What is the climate like in New York?
What is the climate like in New York?
New York, United States has warm summers, cold winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Manhattan is a small island and locals rarely leave their borough for weeks. The subway grid stops making sense above 14th Street; below is a colonial mess. Order pizza by the slice folded, never eat with fork on street. Bagel is boiled then baked, and the water matters. Best move is not Times Square: it is Corona Queens for Arepa Lady, Sunset Park for handpulled noodles at Kings Highway, or Roosevelt Island tram for zero-effort skyline. Locals stand right on escalators, walk left. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.