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New York in December: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
New York in December is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 7 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
37/100 · #11
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#6
Sun
#12
Published best categories: none
New York · DecemberPhoto: King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 7 °C
- Average low
- 2 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 81 %
For your trip planning
December: plan the evening journey too
Even an indoor-focused trip involves outdoor journeys and waiting. Choose clothing using both temperature readings, not the high alone. Our rain figure does not identify specific snow, ice or rain conditions on your travel dates.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 12 | 6 | 8 | 93 | 2.7 | 78 | 4.8 | 52 |
| December (selected) | 7 | 2 | 11 | 123 | 2.0 | 81 | 5.0 | 37 |
| January | 4 | -1 | 10 | 103 | 2.3 | 82 | 5.2 | 37 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (37/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +15 | +5 °C | +4.5 °C | -2.3 | -29.5 mm | +0.7 h | -3 % | -0.3 m/s |
| January | ±0 | -3 °C | -3.2 °C | -0.6 | -19.2 mm | +0.3 h | +0.9 % | +0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is New York in December?
The average daily high is around 7 °C, with an average daily low of about 2 °C.
Does it rain a lot in New York in December?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 123 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit New York?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for New York. December is not among them.