New York weather in January
January in New York: cold, rainy — a fair time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in New York · #471 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
New York climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 85 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.6 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8.5 cm / 3.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 52 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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New York in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit New York?
- January in New York: cold, rainy — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for New York on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in New York in January?
- In January, New York averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -2.3°C, with about 85 mm of rain over roughly 9.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in New York in January?
- New York has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 52 in January.
- Does it snow in New York in January?
- New York sees roughly 8.5 cm of snowfall in January.