New York Weather in February
United States · February climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (39°F)
Avg low-1°C (29°F)
Rainfall99 mm (3.9 in)
RatingPoor 3/10
In February, New York has average highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F). February is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain spread over 10 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is February a good time to visit New York?
February is not the best time to visit New York (3/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and September.
February weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (29°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.9 km/h |
| vs January | About as warm as January, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for New York in February
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
New York weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 1°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 11°C101 mmGoodJun22°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 21°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 12°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 6°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← JanuaryBest time to visit New YorkMarch →
Better weather in February nearby
- Mexico City24°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Phoenix, Arizona21°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Miami, Florida24°C · 47 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida24°C · 52 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 31 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 10 mm · Excellent
Nearby in February
- Manhattan, New York3°C · 83 mm
- Brooklyn, New York4°C · 99 mm
- Queens, New York4°C · 99 mm
- The Bronx, New York3°C · 83 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania5°C · 78 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts2°C · 88 mm
Where else is good in February? See where to go in February.