When is the best time to go to Albany

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Albany, United States. 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.

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Albany weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Albany 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

Albany January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 62mm 5.2hrs 10.5hrs

The climate in Albany during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Albany for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Albany and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Albany with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Albany February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 59mm 6.2hrs 11.5hrs

February in Albany is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Albany.

February is in the winter in Albany and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Albany with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Albany March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 74mm 7.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Albany is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Albany for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Albany and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Albany with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Albany April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 81mm 7.9hrs 14.3hrs

Albany's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Albany.

April is in the spring in Albany and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Albany with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Albany weather in April »

May

Albany May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 91mm 8.7hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Albany and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Albany, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Albany and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Albany with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Albany June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 89mm 9.5hrs 10.5hrs

June is a a little damp month in Albany and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Albany, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Albany and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Albany with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Albany weather in June »

July

Albany July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 87mm 10.1hrs 11.5hrs

July in Albany is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Albany, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Albany and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Albany with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Albany weather in July »

August

Albany August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 94mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Albany is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Albany, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Albany and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Albany with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Albany weather in August »

September

Albany September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 79mm 7.6hrs 14.3hrs

Albany's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Albany, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Albany and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Albany with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Albany weather in September »

October

Albany October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 6.1hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Albany and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Albany.

October is in the fall / autumn in Albany and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Albany with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Albany November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 82mm 4hrs 10.5hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Albany during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Albany for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Albany and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -0°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Albany with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Albany December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 73mm 4.1hrs 11.5hrs

December in Albany is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Albany for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Albany and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Albany with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Albany weather stats

Albany weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10.1hrs
Coldest month: January -0.8°C 30.6°F
Wettest month: August 94mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: August 20.9°C 69.6°F
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