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
4°C 36mm 6.3hrs 10.9hrs

Cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Erie during the month of January

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.

January is in the winter in Erie and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average January is the 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 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in January »

February

Erie February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 35mm 6.5hrs 11.7hrs

February in Erie is generally reasonably 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 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in February »

March

Erie March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 73mm 7.5hrs 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 cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Erie with around 73mm 2.9 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in March »

April

Erie April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 92mm 8.6hrs 14hrs

Erie's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Erie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Erie with around 92mm 3.6 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in April »

May

Erie May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 123mm 9.3hrs 15.1hrs

May is a wet month in Erie and the temperature is generally warm.

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 Erie.

May is in the spring in Erie and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Erie with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in May »

June

Erie June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 132mm 10.4hrs 10.9hrs

Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Erie during the month of June

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 Erie.

June is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Erie with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in June »

July

Erie July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 95mm 11.3hrs 11.7hrs

July in Erie is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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.

July is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in July »

August

Erie August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 102mm 10.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Erie is characteristically hot and damp.

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.

August is in the summer in Erie and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in August »

September

Erie September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 110mm 8.4hrs 14hrs

Erie's weather in September is typically warm, humid and damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good 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 muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Erie with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in September »

October

Erie October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 91mm 7.5hrs 15.1hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Erie, with some particularly 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 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Erie with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in October »

November

Erie November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 71mm 5.8hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in November 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Erie and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Erie with around 71mm 2.8 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in November »

December

Erie December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 43mm 5.5hrs 11.7hrs

December in Erie is generally reasonably 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.

December is in the winter in Erie and is typically the warmest 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Erie with around 43mm 1.7 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erie weather in December »

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Erie weather stats

Erie weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.7°C 90.9°F
Driest month: February 35mm 1.4ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: June 132mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: August 22.4°C 72.3°F
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