New York City weather by month
New York City has warm summers, cold winters and plenty of rain. The most pleasant month is May.
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Month by month
Average daytime high, night low, rain or snow, how the air feels and how strong the sun is, 1991–2020. Best months are highlighted.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Air | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F 5°C | 26°F -3°C | 3.5 in 90 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| February | 43°F 6°C | 27°F -3°C | 2.9 in 74 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| March | 50°F 10°C | 34°F 1°C | 4.2 in 107 mm | Dry | Moderate sun |
| April | 61°F 16°C | 43°F 6°C | 3.8 in 96 mm | Dry | Sunny |
| May | 72°F 22°C | 53°F 12°C | 3.6 in 92 mm | Comfortable | Sunny |
| June | 80°F 27°C | 62°F 17°C | 4.4 in 113 mm | A little humid | Strong sun |
| July | 86°F 30°C | 68°F 20°C | 4.7 in 119 mm | Humid | Strong sun |
| August | 83°F 29°C | 67°F 19°C | 4.3 in 110 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| September | 77°F 25°C | 59°F 15°C | 4.1 in 105 mm | A little humid | Sunny |
| October | 66°F 19°C | 48°F 9°C | 4.2 in 106 mm | Comfortable | Moderate sun |
| November | 55°F 13°C | 39°F 4°C | 3.5 in 90 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
| December | 45°F 7°C | 31°F 0°C | 4.0 in 101 mm | Dry | Weak sun |
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