Average monthly temperatures

New York has a continental climate with a warm humid summer and can be a little chilly in the winter.
For the hottest temperatures the best time to visit New York is between June and September however if you want to enjoy everything the city has to offer more comfortably you may prefer to travel during spring and autumn when the temperature is usually nicely balanced.
The hottest month of the year is July with an average daily maximum of 30 C and an average low of 21 C.
The coolest month of the year is January with an average daily maximum of 4 C and an average low of -3 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

The driest month is September with 20 mm of rainfall and 27 perfect sunny days. The wettest month is January with 39 mm of rain over 4 days.

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