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New York Weather in January
Midwinter · SnowJanuary in New York is usually freezing or near-freezing by day and very cold at night, with 2016–2025 average highs around 4°C (40°F) and lows near -3°C (26°F). Across the 10-year average, about 10 days record measurable precipitation and the month totals roughly 91 mm of water equivalent, often as snow rather than rain.
Avg high39.9°F 4.4°CAvg low26.3°F -3.2°CRainy days~9.5 daysMonthly rain90.9 mm
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What to wear in New York in January
For what to wear in New York in January, pack a winter coat, warm layers and cold-weather accessories. Water-resistant shoes are also useful when snow or slush is possible.
Travel takeaway: This is a good fit for travelers who enjoy winter scenery and are prepared for colder walking conditions.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
New York: 12-month travel weather
New York has four distinct seasons, with cold and snow possible in winter and hot, humid weather in July–August.
JanMidwinter · SnowFebWinter · SnowMarEarly springAprSpringMayLate springJunEarly summerJulMidsummer · HeatAugMidsummer · HeatSepEarly autumnOctAutumnNovLate autumnDecWinter · Snow
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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New York 2026 events & busy periods
Check major events, holidays and periods that may affect crowds, transport or opening hours.
⚠️ Busy / closure period
Thanksgiving and year-end peak
📅 Late November–late December
Parades, shopping and holiday tourism overlap, which can raise hotel prices and crowd levels at major sights.
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New York in January · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ January 2025 · latest complete year☔ 6 days · 30.3 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
11°C/3.9°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
2
5.4°C/0.3°C
No rain
3
3.2°C/-1.9°C
No rain
4
-0.1°C/-2.7°C
No rain
5
0.4°C/-3.6°C
No rain
6
-1.6°C/-4.5°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
7
-3°C/-8.7°C
No rain
8
-2.5°C/-6.6°C
No rain
9
-1.5°C/-6.8°C
No rain
10
3.3°C/-3.9°C
No rain
11
0.5°C/-2.9°C
🌧️ 2 mm
12
4.9°C/-1.9°C
No rain
13
6.6°C/-1.9°C
No rain
14
0.4°C/-3.7°C
No rain
15
-1.1°C/-5.7°C
No rain
16
-0.6°C/-5.9°C
No rain
17
5°C/-5°C
No rain
18
6.5°C/-0.9°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
19
2.6°C/-2.1°C
🌧️ 8.8 mm
20
-2.6°C/-10.5°C
No rain
21
-8.4°C/-15.8°C
No rain
22
-8.2°C/-16.7°C
No rain
23
-3.5°C/-13.1°C
No rain
24
-1.1°C/-10.7°C
No rain
25
-2°C/-13°C
No rain
26
4.1°C/-5.6°C
No rain
27
2.1°C/-4.9°C
No rain
28
4.4°C/-3°C
No rain
29
9.2°C/0.3°C
No rain
30
1.1°C/-6.3°C
No rain
31
6.2°C/0.7°C
🌧️ 10.3 mm
January 2024☔ 12 days · 152.8 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
7.7°C/0.2°C
No rain
2
5.7°C/-4.6°C
No rain
3
7.7°C/-2.3°C
No rain
4
6.8°C/-2.1°C
No rain
5
3.1°C/-5.4°C
No rain
6
2.8°C/-5.2°C
🌧️ 11 mm
7
2.5°C/-0.2°C
🌧️ 7.3 mm
8
6.3°C/-3.2°C
No rain
9
12.6°C/-4.6°C
🌧️ 31.5 mm
10
13.8°C/5.2°C
🌧️ 28.2 mm
11
8.2°C/0.1°C
No rain
12
8.2°C/-2°C
No rain
13
14.6°C/1.8°C
🌧️ 22.9 mm
14
6.3°C/-3.8°C
No rain
15
-0.8°C/-5.9°C
No rain
16
-0.9°C/-5.7°C
🌧️ 9.5 mm
17
-4.2°C/-9°C
No rain
18
0.4°C/-6.8°C
No rain
19
-0.9°C/-4.6°C
🌧️ 2.7 mm
20
-3.4°C/-8.2°C
No rain
21
-1.2°C/-7.5°C
No rain
22
3.6°C/-7°C
No rain
23
4.6°C/-1.7°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
24
5.6°C/0.1°C
🌧️ 3.2 mm
25
11.4°C/5.2°C
🌧️ 5.6 mm
26
8.3°C/3.2°C
🌧️ 4.6 mm
27
8.6°C/2.8°C
No rain
28
4.2°C/2.5°C
🌧️ 21.3 mm
29
5.9°C/0.6°C
No rain
30
4.3°C/-4°C
No rain
31
4.5°C/-1.2°C
No rain
January 2023☔ 15 days · 125.7 mm
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
12°C/5°C
🌧️ 2.1 mm
2
12.9°C/4.6°C
No rain
3
12.9°C/6.3°C
🌧️ 9.5 mm
4
18°C/9.6°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
5
13.2°C/7.5°C
No rain
6
8.7°C/3.3°C
🌧️ 9.6 mm
7
8.3°C/0.5°C
No rain
8
4.3°C/-2.3°C
No rain
9
7.3°C/0.8°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
10
6.3°C/0.1°C
No rain
11
3.9°C/-1.2°C
No rain
12
9.8°C/-0.6°C
🌧️ 11.9 mm
13
12.7°C/3.1°C
🌧️ 1.6 mm
14
2.9°C/-0.5°C
No rain
15
5.2°C/-1.7°C
No rain
16
8.2°C/-2.4°C
No rain
17
7.5°C/-2°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
18
10.8°C/3°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
19
5.7°C/2.4°C
🌧️ 23.5 mm
20
9°C/1.9°C
No rain
21
6.2°C/-1.9°C
No rain
22
5.6°C/-3.4°C
🌧️ 5.4 mm
23
3.1°C/1.3°C
🌧️ 16.9 mm
24
7.8°C/-1.1°C
No rain
25
10.6°C/-2.4°C
🌧️ 20 mm
26
11.9°C/3°C
🌧️ 14.5 mm
27
6.2°C/-1.6°C
No rain
28
10.9°C/-0.8°C
No rain
29
10.5°C/0.2°C
No rain
30
11.7°C/2.5°C
No rain
31
6.5°C/0.5°C
🌧️ 2.5 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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