Monthly climate ·New York weather in December
In December, New York averages around 6° by day and -1° at night, with 10 rain days a month — about a 34% chance of rain on any given day.
By day
6°C
At night
-1°C
Daily rain chance
34%
Rain days a month
10
Monthly precipitation
112 mm
Sunshine hours a day
5.7
Average of 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Typical climate — not a forecast.
Is December a good time to visit New York?
December is cold in New York — around 6° by day and -1° at night on average. Pack warm clothing and keep plans flexible.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the weather in New York in December?
- In December, temperatures in New York average between -1° at night and 6° by day, with 10 rain days a month (average of 2016–2025).
- How much rain falls in New York in December?
- New York gets about 112 mm of rain in December on average, spread over roughly 10 rain days.
- Is December a good time to visit New York?
- December is cold in New York — around 6° by day and -1° at night on average. Pack warm clothing and keep plans flexible.