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New York 
Weather in January 2026
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 2026.
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.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -4° | 6 | 16 | 9 | 119 mm | Awful | New York in January |
| February | 3° / -3° | 8 | 11 | 10 | 136 mm | Awful | New York in February |
| March | 7° / 1° | 8 | 17 | 7 | 149 mm | Awful | New York in March |
| April | 13° / 6° | 8 | 21 | 1 | 141 mm | Bad | New York in April |
| May | 20° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 137 mm | Ok | New York in May |
| June | 25° / 17° | 8 | 22 | 0 | 161 mm | Good | New York in June |
| July | 28° / 20° | 10 | 21 | 0 | 201 mm | Good | New York in July |
| August | 28° / 20° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 183 mm | Good | New York in August |
| September | 24° / 17° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 128 mm | Perfect | New York in September |
| October | 17° / 11° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 160 mm | Ok | New York in October |
| November | 10° / 5° | 6 | 23 | 1 | 108 mm | Ok | New York in November |
| December | 5° / 1° | 7 | 17 | 7 | 166 mm | Awful | New York in December |