Albany, N.Y. – Labor Day travelers in New York will enjoy sunny skies and mild afternoons, but the first real taste of September chill arrives soon after. Families planning outdoor celebrations Monday should expect warm highs near 80, while cooler nights in the 50s creep in by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, conditions remain dry through Labor Day with mostly sunny skies across the Capital Region. Winds stay light, but drivers along I-87 and I-90 should remain alert for late-night fog in low-lying areas as humidity lingers.
Sunday looks bright, with highs near 78 and calm winds, before Labor Day peaks near 80. Nights cool quickly, dropping to the low 50s. By Tuesday, highs hover around 81 with mostly sunny skies, but nights continue trending colder with lows in the mid-50s.
This pattern marks the arrival of a larger September shift. NOAA’s extended outlook shows below-normal temperatures spreading across the Northeast through the first full week of the month. That could mean a quicker transition to fall-like mornings for upstate New Yorkers.
Residents should prepare for cooler nights by checking outdoor plants and ensuring proper home heating systems are ready for early-season use. The stretch of calm, dry weather also offers a prime window for roadwork and outdoor travel before wetter conditions return later next week.
Warnings remain unlikely through midweek, but cooler nights are here to stay. Expect further advisories as the September pattern deepens.
Five Day Forecast for Albany, NY
- Sunday: Sunny, high 78, low 53.
- Labor Day Monday: Mostly sunny, high 80, low 56.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 81, low 55.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 81, low 59.
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high 77, low 58.
