Best Time to Drive: Thompson, NY to New York City, NY

The best time to drive from Thompson, NY to New York City, NY is May, June, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. December is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

June

Also great

September

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 34°F

Feb

Challenging 36°F

Mar

Challenging 43°F

Apr

Good 54°F

May

Great 63°F

Jun

Great 72°F

Jul

Good 78°F

Aug

Good 76°F

Sep

Great 69°F

Oct

Good 58°F

Nov

Challenging 48°F

Dec

Difficult 39°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 34°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 36°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Challenging

March

Avg temp 43°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 54°F

Rainy days ~4.1

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 63°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Great

June

Avg temp 72°F

Rainy days ~4.5

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 78°F

Rainy days ~4.6

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~4.6

Rating Good

September

Avg temp 69°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 58°F

Rainy days ~4.4

Rating Good

November

Avg temp 48°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 39°F

Rainy days ~4.4

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Climate Context

Thompson, NY

Northeast

New York City, NY

Northeast

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