New York in January: weather & travel advice
New York in January is climatically mixed. Days are around 4 °C (cold). With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
New York · JanuaryPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 4 °C
- Night
- -1 °C
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sun
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 82 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachUnsuitable24/100
City breakUnsuitable38/100
ActiveUnsuitable33/100
FamilyUnsuitable34/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Rather cool at around 4 °C
- Higher chance of rain (about 11 rainy days)
- High humidity (82 %)
All months at a glance
4J
4F
7M
12A
17M
23J
26J
26A
23S
18O
12N
7D
11J
10F
11M
11A
11M
10J
10J
9A
8S
8O
9N
11D
Similar destinations in January
Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in January?
Daytime highs average around 4 °C, with nights around -1 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 11 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit New York?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.