Albany weather by month
Average highs run from 33°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 16°F. It gets 41 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 59 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 136 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to June and August to September.
Best time to visit Albany
For comfortable weather, go in May to June and August to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.6 in | 6 | 0 | 28 | very cold |
| February | 36°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 13.7 in | 5 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| March | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 12.0 in | 7 | 0 | 24 | cold |
| April | 59°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in | 7 | 0 | 9 | cool |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| June | 79°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| July | 84°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 5 | 0 | warm |
| August | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in | 6 | 0 | 5 | cool |
| November | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in | 6 | 0 | 17 | cool |
| December | 38°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.3 in | 7 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| Year | 59°F avg | 39°F avg | 40.7 in | 59.2 in | 81 | 10 | 136 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Albany Airport, NY (USW00014735), 6.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Albany
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 02m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 19m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (4:21 pm) and the latest around June 20 (8:36 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 99 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 am | 4:46 pm | 9h 24m |
| February | 6:52 am | 5:26 pm | 10h 35m |
| March | 7:07 am | 7:01 pm | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:13 am | 7:36 pm | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:32 am | 8:10 pm | 14h 37m |
| June | 5:16 am | 8:34 pm | 15h 18m |
| July | 5:31 am | 8:30 pm | 15h 00m |
| August | 6:01 am | 7:56 pm | 13h 54m |
| September | 6:35 am | 7:04 pm | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:08 am | 6:12 pm | 11h 04m |
| November | 6:46 am | 4:31 pm | 9h 45m |
| December | 7:18 am | 4:21 pm | 9h 03m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Albany with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Albany getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Albany.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Albany?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 62°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Albany?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 16°F and highs of 33°F.
What is the rainiest month in Albany?
July gets the most precipitation, 4.6 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.3 inches.
Does it snow in Albany?
Yes. Albany averages 59 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Albany?
For comfortable weather, May to June and August to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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