New York weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for New York, United States. Like most weather services, we show New York at one spot: New York City, its largest city. At 4:30 PM local time it was clear and 15°C (60°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 2%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About New York City weather
Is it raining in New York City right now?
No. It’s clear and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in New York City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–18° and lows of 3–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in New York City lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for New York City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
New York weather by month
When is the best time to visit New York?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit New York is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (38°F) in January to 26°C (79°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in New York?
December is the wettest month, with about 133 mm (5.2 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 95 mm (3.7 in).
What is the hottest month in New York?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (38°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
Does New York have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 133 mm (5.2 in).
How warm is the sea in New York?
The sea is warmest in August at about 24°C (75°F) and coolest in February at about 4°C (39°F). It is comfortable for swimming (22°C or more) in Jul–Sep.
New York weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for New York City), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in New York
Weather can differ a lot within New York: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | May–Oct | None | 4–26°C | 1,313 mm |
| Brooklyn | May–Oct | None | 4–26°C | 1,313 mm |
| Queens | May–Oct | None | 4–26°C | 1,313 mm |
| Manhattan | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| The Bronx | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| Staten Island | May–Oct | None | 3–29°C | 1,227 mm |
| Buffalo | May–Sep | None | -1–27°C | 947 mm |
| Upper West Side | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| Jamaica | May–Oct | None | 4–26°C | 1,313 mm |
| Rochester | May–Sep | None | -1–28°C | 947 mm |
| Yonkers | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| East Flatbush | May–Oct | None | 4–26°C | 1,313 mm |
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