Queens, New York Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high4°C (39°F)
Avg low-1°C (30°F)
Rainfall114 mm (4.5 in)
RatingPoor 2.5/10
Queens in January sees daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), dropping to about -1°C (30°F) at night. January is winter in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 9.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Queens?
January is not the best time to visit Queens (2.5/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and September.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 4°C (39°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (30°F) |
| Daily mean | 2°C (35°F) |
| Rainfall | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Cloud cover | 68% |
| Daylight | 9.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.3 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C cooler than December, with 28 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Queens in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Queens weather in other months
Jan4°C / -1°C114 mmPoorFeb4°C / -1°C99 mmPoorMar7°C / 2°C120 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C116 mmFairMay17°C / 12°C101 mmGoodJun23°C / 17°C103 mmGoodJul26°C / 22°C129 mmFairAug26°C / 21°C115 mmFairSep23°C / 18°C102 mmExcellentOct18°C / 13°C128 mmGoodNov12°C / 7°C99 mmFairDec7°C / 2°C142 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit QueensFebruary →
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
- Brooklyn, New York4°C · 114 mm
- New York4°C · 114 mm
- Manhattan, New York2°C · 91 mm
- The Bronx, New York2°C · 91 mm
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania4°C · 85 mm
- Boston, Massachusetts1°C · 95 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.