Far Rockaway in January
4.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 5°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
5°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
10Rainy days (96 mm)
9:24 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 16:46 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 5°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | -1°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.6 |
| February | 5°C | -1°C | 90 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.9 |
| March | 8°C | 2°C | 117 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 13°C | 7°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 18°C | 12°C | 90 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.0 |
| June | 23°C | 18°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| July | 27°C | 22°C | 87 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| August | 26°C | 21°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 23°C | 18°C | 97 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 18°C | 12°C | 110 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 12°C | 7°C | 89 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 7°C | 2°C | 118 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Far Rockaway in January?
Daytime highs average 5°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Far Rockaway?
The best months are July, September, August, June.