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The weather in New York City in December is very cold with temperatures between 1°C and 5°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in New York City during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
You can expect a few days of snow in New York City during December. It’s important to get out your snow boots and warm mittens to stay warm while you explore New York City.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in New York City in December 2024.
If you’re planning to visit New York City in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for New York City before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -4° | 6 | 16 | 9 | 119 mm | Awful | New York City in January |
| February | 3° / -3° | 8 | 11 | 10 | 136 mm | Awful | New York City in February |
| March | 7° / 1° | 8 | 17 | 7 | 149 mm | Awful | New York City in March |
| April | 13° / 6° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 141 mm | Bad | New York City in April |
| May | 20° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 137 mm | Ok | New York City in May |
| June | 25° / 17° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 161 mm | Good | New York City in June |
| July | 28° / 20° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 201 mm | Good | New York City in July |
| August | 28° / 20° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 183 mm | Good | New York City in August |
| September | 24° / 17° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 128 mm | Perfect | New York City in September |
| October | 17° / 11° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 160 mm | Ok | New York City in October |
| November | 10° / 5° | 6 | 23 | 1 | 108 mm | Ok | New York City in November |
| December | 5° / 1° | 7 | 17 | 7 | 166 mm | Awful | New York City in December |