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 2 degrees above zero. On average, New York has 14 partly cloudy, 8 sunny, 5 rainy, 3 cloudy, and 1 snowy day in January. The rains are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit New York.