When is the best time to go to Erie

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Erie, 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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Erie weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Erie 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

Erie January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 13mm 7.4hrs 10.7hrs

January is a dry month in Erie and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Erie and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Erie with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in January »

February

Erie February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 16mm 8.1hrs 11.6hrs

February in Erie is generally dry with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Erie and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Erie with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in February »

March

Erie March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 36mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Erie and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Erie with around 36mm 1.4 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in March »

April

Erie April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 50mm 9.9hrs 14.2hrs

Erie's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Erie.

April is in the spring in Erie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Erie with around 50mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in April »

May

Erie May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 10.1hrs 15.3hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Erie and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Erie and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Erie with around 74mm 2.9 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in May »

June

Erie June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 48mm 11.3hrs 10.7hrs

Erie's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Erie with around 48mm 1.9 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in June »

July

Erie July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 46mm 11.3hrs 11.6hrs

July in Erie is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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 Erie.

July is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 46mm 1.8 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in July »

August

Erie August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 35mm 10.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Erie is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 35mm 1.4 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in August »

September

Erie September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 35mm 9.8hrs 14.2hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Erie and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in September »

October

Erie October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 28mm 8.7hrs 15.3hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Erie and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Erie with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Erie weather in October »

November

Erie November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 26mm 7hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in November in Erie is characteristically cool and dry.

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 Erie.

November is in the fall / autumn in Erie and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Erie with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in November »

December

Erie December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 15mm 6.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Erie is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Erie and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Erie with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in December »

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Erie weather stats

Erie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: January 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: September 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: May 74mm 2.9ins
Warmest sea: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
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