New York Climate by Month – Rainy Season, Temperature Averages
Summary
The climate figures for New York are averaged from 2016–2025 observations (10 years). Annual rainfall averages about 1,312 mm.
The rainy season runs March–December. The wettest month is July with 143.8 mm across 14 rain days; the driest is November at just 77.5 mm.
The hottest month is July (average high 29.8°C) and the coolest is January (4.4°C).
The most comfortable time to visit New York is November — less rain and milder heat.
Monthly averages · 2016–2025
| Monthly averages | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4° | -3.2° | 91 mm | 10 |
| February | 6.6° | -2.2° | 93 mm | 10 |
| March | 10.4° | 0.9° | 121 mm | 10 |
| April | 15.7° | 6.0° | 109 mm | 12 |
| May | 20.9° | 11.6° | 111 mm | 13 |
| June | 26.6° | 17.1° | 87 mm | 11 |
| July | 29.8° | 21.0° | 144 mm | 14 |
| August | 28.3° | 20.0° | 114 mm | 12 |
| September | 24.8° | 16.5° | 123 mm | 10 |
| October | 19.1° | 10.8° | 130 mm | 9 |
| November | 12.0° | 3.7° | 78 mm | 9 |
| December | 6.3° | -0.9° | 112 mm | 10 |