When is the best time to go to Rochester
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rochester, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 51mm | 3.9hrs | 10.5hrs |
January in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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 freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rochester with around 51mm 2 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 51mm | 4.6hrs | 11.5hrs |
February in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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.
February is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 51mm 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 59mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Rochester is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 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 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rochester with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 69mm | 7.7hrs | 14.4hrs |
Rochester's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite 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 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th 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 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 70mm | 9.1hrs | 15.7hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rochester and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
May is in the spring in Rochester and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 70mm 2.8 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 77mm | 10.5hrs | 10.5hrs |
Rochester's weather in June is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some very 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 comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 70mm | 10.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
July in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some inordinately 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 a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 70mm 2.7 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 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 83mm | 9.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Rochester is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rochester, with some very 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 muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 83mm 3.3 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 76mm | 7.5hrs | 14.4hrs |
Rochester's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rochester, with some particularly 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 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 67mm | 5.4hrs | 15.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Rochester 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 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 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 67mm 2.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 74mm | 3.1hrs | 10.5hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Rochester during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rochester for your holidays. The weather is often not a good 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 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 74mm 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 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Rochester weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 65mm | 2.8hrs | 11.5hrs |
December in Rochester is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
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.
December is in the winter in Rochester and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rochester with around 65mm 2.5 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.
Other monthly averages
Rochester weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 51mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.8°C 30.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 83mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.7°C 71.1°F |
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