What to pack for New York City in December
- a warm coat, hat and gloves
- a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
- waterproof boots — snow is likely
Humidity averages 74%; max daily wind around 20 km/h. Snow falls on about 2 days.
How December compares
Best months in New York City: May–June & September–October. See the full best time to visit New York City guide.
New York City in December: the details
In December, New York City sees average daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) and overnight lows of 0°C (31°F). Rainfall totals roughly 127 mm across 10.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 5.6 hours per day with 9.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 74%.
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for New York City, United States (40.71, -74.01) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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