Typical Weather in New York, NY in December

41° F Avg High

27° F Avg Low

5 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

Highs in December are typically around 41°F, which is cooler than usual in New York. Pack a jacket if you're considering a visit to New York at this time. You can expect overnight lows near 27°F most days. Daily high temperatures can range between 46°F and 37°F for the month of December.

You may want to consider a warmer month to visit New York, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you're looking to travel when it's warmer, you might consider visiting in November instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 53°.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 17% chance of rain for any given day in December. It's one of the drier months of the year for New York, with total rainfall for the month around 3 inches.