New York City

What is the climate like in New York City?

The best time to visit New York City is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.7/10). New York City is warmest in July, when daily highs average 85°F (30°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 29°F (-2°C). The wettest month is typically July and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 46 in (1180 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.7/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 85°F (30°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 29°F (-2°C)
• Wettest monthJuly (5.1 in (131 mm))
• Driest monthNovember (3.0 in (77 mm))
• Annual precipitation46 in (1180 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromWorld Trade Ctr, 1 km away (1871-2024)