New York in January

Cold and often snowy; low season, shorter days.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatWarm and comfortable; good walking.
• JuneGreatWarm and long days; humidity builds.
• SeptemberGreatWarm and clear; UN General Assembly week closes roads.
• OctoberGreatBest walking month; busy.

• New YorkHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 11 days
• Northeast, United States · New York, Boston, Washington, Philadelphia, Mainecool

  Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 30 °C (86 °F)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.Cold, sometimes snowy winters; humid 86 °F (30 °C)+ spells in July–August; late September to October is the pick for foliage and walking.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year

  Jan 1 · Citywide

  Many shops close; the subway runs.

• Holiday season

  Mid-Dec–Jan 1

  Crowds and the highest hotel prices; tickets sell out.

Crowds · United States overall

Low

Prices · United States overall

Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New York, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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