When is the best time to go to Rochester
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rochester, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Rochester
Rochester weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rochester are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 103mm | 1.7hrs | 9.3hrs |
Cool and damp weather often prevails in Rochester during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rochester for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rochester with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 73mm | 2.5hrs | 11hrs |
February in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rochester.
February is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 86mm | 3.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in March in Rochester is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rochester.
March is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 63mm | 4.9hrs | 15.4hrs |
Rochester's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rochester.
April is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 6hrs | 17.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rochester and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rochester, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 65mm | 6.3hrs | 9.3hrs |
Rochester's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Rochester and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 72mm | 5.7hrs | 11hrs |
July in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Rochester and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 72mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 91mm | 5.5hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in August in Rochester is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Rochester and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 84mm | 4.2hrs | 15.4hrs |
Rochester's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rochester, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Rochester and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 91mm | 3.2hrs | 17.7hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Rochester and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rochester.
October is in the fall / autumn in Rochester and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 103mm | 2.4hrs | 9.3hrs |
The weather in November in Rochester is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rochester for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Rochester and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 100mm | 1.6hrs | 11hrs |
December in Rochester is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rochester for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rochester weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 17.2°C 63°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 4.1°C 39.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 103mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 14.6°C 58.3°F |
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