Albany Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Albany, New York. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Rainiest Month in Albany?
In Albany, July has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Albany gets 4.5 inches of precipitation in July.
However, January is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 41.1% of days in January will have at least some rain or snow.
What's the Driest Month in Albany?
In Albany, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Albany gets 2.27 inches of precipitation in February.
September is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 32.2% of days in September will have measurable rain.
Month Precipitation % Chance
January 2.60 in 41.1
February 2.27 in 37.2
March 3.06 in 38.0
April 3.11 in 40.6
May 3.41 in 40.9
June 4.05 in 40.8
July 4.55 in 36.9
August 3.76 in 35.4
September 3.73 in 32.2
October 3.85 in 36.2
November 2.99 in 37.1
December 3.25 in 40.5
Year 40.62 in 38.1
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1938–2024 Albany Airport location
1903–1937 Albany location