Weather in January 2025

New York weather in January 2025

The weather in New York in January is very cold with temperatures between -4°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in New York during the month of January. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

New York is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during January. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in New York in January 2025.

If you’re planning to visit New York in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for New York before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
1° / -4°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
9
Dry Days
Dry Days
16
Rainfall
Rainfall
119
mm
8.9
Sun Hours
8.9
Hrs

New York annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 1° / -4° 6 16 9 119 mm
Awful
February 3° / -3° 8 11 10 136 mm
Awful
March 7° / 1° 8 17 7 149 mm
Awful
April 13° / 6° 8 21 1 141 mm
Bad
May 20° / 12° 8 23 0 137 mm
Ok
June 25° / 17° 8 22 0 161 mm
Good
July 28° / 20° 10 21 0 201 mm
Good
August 28° / 20° 7 24 0 183 mm
Good
September 24° / 17° 6 24 0 128 mm
Perfect
October 17° / 11° 7 24 0 160 mm
Ok
November 10° / 5° 6 23 1 108 mm
Ok
December 5° / 1° 7 17 7 166 mm
Awful
Temperatures in New York in January
Rain in New York in January

Weather in New York in January - FAQ

What is the average temperature in New York in January?
The average temperature in New York in January is -4/1° C.
What is the chance of rain in New York in January?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in New York during January.
Weather wise, is January a good time to visit New York?
The weather in New York in January is awful.
Can it snow in New York in January?
On average, there are 9 snowy days in New York in January.
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