New York City · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 39°F, low 25°F. Layering becomes the workout. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
39° / 25°F
Humidity
67%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
14 mph
What January feels like in New York City
Sunrise
08:16
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:54
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in New York City in January
The kit for January in New York City: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-6° avg high
-1 rain days
New York City in December →
January
39°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
-1 rain days
New York City in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in New York City in January?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in New York City in January?+
Average high 39°F, average low 25°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in New York City?+
Compared to December (avg high 45°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 42°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in New York City in January?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in January, on average.