Climate normals · 1970–2000
Manhattan Climate
Manhattan is a city in United States (NY) with a population of about 1,487,536. Its average annual temperature is 12.1°C (54°F), with roughly 1202 mm of rain per year.
12.1°C
Avg Temp
1202
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Manhattan Climate
Manhattan has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C (54°F) and receives about 1202 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.1°C
Avg Temp
1202
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 31° | 95 mm |
| February | 1° / 33° | 77 mm |
| March | 5° / 41° | 106 mm |
| April | 11° / 51° | 104 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 111 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 93 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 113 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 108 mm |
| September | 19° / 67° | 103 mm |
| October | 13° / 56° | 92 mm |
| November | 8° / 47° | 105 mm |
| December | 3° / 37° | 95 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Manhattan
The most comfortable months to visit Manhattan are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -4°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Manhattan are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Manhattan, United States has an average annual temperature of 12.1°C and about 1202 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Manhattan average about 29°C (85°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.