January in New York is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in New York is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 3 degrees above zero. On average, New York has 11 sunny, 8 partly cloudy, 5 rainy, 5 cloudy, and 2 snowy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, April, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit New York.