Albany, NY Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Albany
Albany has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 35°F (2°C) in January to around 84°F (29°C) in July, and the city records roughly 134 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 35°F (2°C)
- Record high: 100°F (38°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 19 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 84°F (29°C) and overnight lows stay near 65°F (18°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 35°F (2°C) and lows around 19°F (-7°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 100°F (38°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 4.8 inches (121 mm) of rain over 13 days, while February is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.7 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 19 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 19° | 10 | 3.0 in | 5.4 h/day | 68% |
| February | 38° | 19° | 10 | 2.8 in | 6.4 h/day | 67% |
| March | 46° | 27° | 11 | 3.4 in | 7.7 h/day | 65% |
| April | 57° | 38° | 13 | 4.5 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| May | 70° | 49° | 10 | 3.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| June | 78° | 58° | 13 | 3.7 in | 11.2 h/day | 70% |
| July | 84° | 65° | 13 | 4.8 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| August | 82° | 64° | 12 | 4.2 in | 11.2 h/day | 74% |
| September | 75° | 57° | 10 | 4.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 75% |
| October | 63° | 46° | 10 | 4.2 in | 7.3 h/day | 75% |
| November | 49° | 34° | 10 | 3.3 in | 6.3 h/day | 72% |
| December | 40° | 26° | 12 | 3.9 in | 4.9 h/day | 74% |
Albany month by month
Albany weather in January
January brings highs around 35°F (2°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Albany.
Albany weather in February
February brings highs around 38°F (3°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Albany.
Albany weather in March
March brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 27°F (-3°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Albany weather in April
April brings highs around 57°F (14°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Albany weather in May
May brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 10 wet days.
Albany weather in June
June brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 13 wet days.
Albany weather in July
July brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 13 wet days - typically the hottest month and the wettest month and the sunniest month of the year in Albany.
Albany weather in August
August brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 12 wet days.
Albany weather in September
September brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 10 wet days.
Albany weather in October
October brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 10 wet days.
Albany weather in November
November brings highs around 49°F (10°C), lows near 34°F (1°C), about 10 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Albany weather in December
December brings highs around 40°F (4°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Seasons in Albany
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Albany stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 38°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Albany is hot, with daytime highs averaging 81°F (27°C) and nights around 62°F (17°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Albany stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 62°F (17°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Albany is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 37°F (3°C) and nights around 22°F (-6°C); expect showers on roughly 32 days across the season, plus around 14 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
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Best time to visit Albany
The best time to visit Albany is generally May to October, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 75°F (24°C).
Pack for Albany with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 65°F (18°C).
Albany temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.