When is the best time to go to Ithaca

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Ithaca 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

Ithaca January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 53mm 4hrs 10.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Ithaca and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 53mm 2.1 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Ithaca February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 55mm 4.8hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Ithaca and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 55mm 2.2 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Ithaca March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 65mm 6.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Ithaca and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 65mm 2.6 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Ithaca April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 78mm 7.4hrs 14.3hrs

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

April is in the spring in Ithaca and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 78mm 3.1 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Ithaca May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 84mm 8.7hrs 15.6hrs

May is a a little damp month in Ithaca 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 an okay time to visit Ithaca.

May is in the spring in Ithaca and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 84mm 3.3 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

Ithaca June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 96mm 9.8hrs 10.5hrs

The weather in June in Ithaca is characteristically mild and a little damp.

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

June is in the summer in Ithaca and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Ithaca with around 96mm 3.8 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Ithaca July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 90mm 10.3hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Ithaca and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Ithaca with around 90mm 3.5 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 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ithaca weather in July »

August

Ithaca August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 88mm 8.9hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Ithaca is characteristically warm and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Ithaca and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ithaca with around 88mm 3.4 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Ithaca weather in August »

September

Ithaca September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 89mm 7.3hrs 14.3hrs

Ithaca's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Ithaca and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Ithaca with around 89mm 3.5 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Ithaca weather in September »

October

Ithaca October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 82mm 5.6hrs 15.6hrs

October is a a little damp month in Ithaca and the temperature is generally cool.

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 Ithaca.

October is in the fall / autumn in Ithaca and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Ithaca 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Ithaca weather in October »

November

Ithaca November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 82mm 3.2hrs 10.5hrs

Ithaca's weather in November is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Ithaca and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Ithaca with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Ithaca weather in November »

December

Ithaca December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 71mm 2.8hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Ithaca and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Ithaca with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Ithaca weather stats

Ithaca weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.2°C 79.2°F
Driest month: January 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January -1.6°C 29.1°F
Wettest month: June 96mm 3.8ins
Warmest sea: August 21.8°C 71.2°F
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