Manhattan, New York Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (36°F)
Avg low-5°C (22°F)
Rainfall91 mm (3.6 in)
RatingPoor 2.7/10
Expect cold days in Manhattan in January: the average high is 2°C (36°F) and the average low is -5°C (22°F). January is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain spread over 9 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Manhattan?
January is not the best time to visit Manhattan (2.7/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in May and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (36°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -5°C (22°F) |
| Daily mean | -2°C (29°F) |
| Rainfall | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 9 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 9.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.1 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 30 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Manhattan in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Manhattan weather in other months
Jan2°C / -5°C91 mmPoorFeb3°C / -5°C83 mmPoorMar8°C / -1°C103 mmPoorApr15°C / 4°C109 mmGoodMay20°C / 10°C96 mmExcellentJun25°C / 16°C107 mmGoodJul29°C / 19°C122 mmFairAug29°C / 19°C116 mmGoodSep25°C / 15°C104 mmExcellentOct19°C / 9°C124 mmGoodNov11°C / 2°C87 mmFairDec5°C / -2°C121 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit ManhattanFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- New York4°C · 114 mm
- The Bronx, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Brooklyn, New York4°C · 114 mm
- Queens, New York4°C · 114 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4°C · 85 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts1°C · 95 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.