Verdict: Tough month
New York Weather in January
January is properly cold in New York, with highs of only 5°C (41°F). Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. If your dates are flexible, most travelers will have a better time in New York outside January.
Average high
5°C / 41°F
Average low
-2°C / 28°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
101 mm
What to pack for New York in January
- A proper warm jacket, and a hat for mornings
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in New York: Jul (30°C / 86°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: Jul (~14 rain days)
5°
-2°
Jan
7°
-2°
Feb
11°
2°
Mar
16°
6°
Apr
21°
11°
May
27°
17°
Jun
30°
21°
Jul
29°
20°
Aug
25°
16°
Sep
19°
11°
Oct
13°
4°
Nov
7°
0°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)