Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for New York, United States in December
December in New York is typically cold, with average daytime highs around 5°C and nights near -2°C. It is usually the coldest month of the year in New York.
December is one of the wetter months in New York, with around 99 mm of rain - plan around showers.
If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in New York are usually May, June, August, September and October.
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In December, New York averages a daytime high of about 5°C and a night-time low of around -2°C, based on recent historical data. That makes it the coldest month of the year there.
December is one of the wetter months in New York, with around 99 mm of rain - plan around showers.
December is cold in New York. City sightseeing works fine if you dress for it, but pack properly and expect short days. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in New York are usually May, June, August, September and October.