Climate Insights for Brooklyn

The climate in Brooklyn is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 970mm of precipitation falls per year. Brooklyn receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Brooklyn is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Brooklyn vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Brooklyn is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 970mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 112mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 60mm. That's 53mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 21cm.

Brooklyn is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Brooklyn, which began on March 20, 2026. Brooklyn is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Brooklyn is during Giugno, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, Luglio can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while Gennaio is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Brooklyn based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.