Manhattan, United States experiences average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 7 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Manhattan, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Manhattan, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Mar–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.8/10
Best: May, September
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 20°C / 10°C
Feels Like 19°C / 8°C
Rainy Days 7
Rainfall 70 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 63%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain8days
Coldest Month
-5°C
January
Avg High5°C
Rain6days
Driest Month
4days
February
Avg High9°C
Avg Low-3°C
Windiest Month
26 km/h
April (Gusts 51)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:01
Daylight 14.9h
Sunset 20:55
Live conditions—
Manhattan on the map · live conditions
Manhattan, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Manhattan
- Population
- 56.3K
- Elevation
- 311 m
- Coordinates
- 39.18°, -96.57°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 11°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 7°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 5 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 5°C / -5°C . Feb: 9°C / -3°C . Mar: 16°C / 4°C . Apr: 21°C / 8°C . May: 25°C / 14°C . Jun: 32°C / 21°C . Jul: 33°C / 23°C . Aug: 32°C / 22°C . Sep: 29°C / 19°C . Oct: 22°C / 11°C . Nov: 14°C / 4°C . Dec: 8°C / -1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 36 mm. Feb: 24 mm. Mar: 65 mm. Apr: 89 mm. May: 161 mm. Jun: 80 mm. Jul: 82 mm. Aug: 102 mm. Sep: 60 mm. Oct: 70 mm. Nov: 43 mm. Dec: 30 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 68%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 60%. Apr: 57%. May: 67%. Jun: 63%. Jul: 64%. Aug: 66%. Sep: 63%. Oct: 60%. Nov: 65%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 20 km/h . Feb: 22 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 26 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 7h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 10. Jul: UV 10. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Fair April
Good May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Good September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / -5°C | 1°C / -10°C | 6days (36 mm) Good | 6.7h Fair | 68% Muggy | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 9°C / -3°C | 4°C / -8°C | 4days (24 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 60% Moderate | 5.2 High | Poor | View Details |
| March | 16°C / 4°C | 12°C / -1°C | 8days (65 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 60% Moderate | 6.3 High | Fair | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 8°C | 18°C / 5°C | 8days (89 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 57% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 25°C / 14°C | 25°C / 13°C | 13days (161 mm) Wet | 9.9h Good | 67% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 32°C / 21°C | 33°C / 22°C | 9days (80 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 10.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 33°C / 23°C | 36°C / 25°C | 8days (82 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 32°C / 22°C | 34°C / 23°C | 9days (102 mm) Wet | 11.4h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 29°C / 19°C | 30°C / 19°C | 7days (60 mm) Good | 10h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 22°C / 11°C | 19°C / 8°C | 7days (70 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 60% Moderate | 5.3 High | Good | View Details |
| November | 14°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 5days (43 mm) Good | 7.2h Good | 65% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 8°C / -1°C | 4°C / -6°C | 4days (30 mm) Good | 6.8h Fair | 65% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Manhattan are May, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Manhattan, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Manhattan is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Manhattan is January, with average overnight lows of -5°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Manhattan is May, averaging 161mm of precipitation across 13 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Manhattan receives approximately 111 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Manhattan.
The least favorable months to visit Manhattan are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures. For the best conditions, consider May, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Manhattan is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Manhattan is 63%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Manhattan rarely sees significant snowfall but does experience frost, averaging 12 frost days during the colder months.
Average wind speeds in Manhattan are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 26 km/h (16 mph) (gusts up to 51 km/h / 32 mph).
Manhattan averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 48%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Manhattan is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Manhattan has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Manhattan ranges from 8°C (46°F) to 19°C (66°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Manhattan. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Manhattan, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 32°C (89°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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