When is the best time to go to Schenectady

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Schenectady 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

Schenectady January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 65mm 5hrs 10.5hrs

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

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

January is in the winter in Schenectady and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Schenectady with around 65mm 2.5 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Schenectady February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 61mm 6.1hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Schenectady and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Schenectady with around 61mm 2.4 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Schenectady March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 77mm 6.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Schenectady and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Schenectady with around 77mm 3 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Schenectady April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 82mm 7.8hrs 14.3hrs

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

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 Schenectady.

April is in the spring in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Schenectady May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 91mm 8.6hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Schenectady and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Schenectady 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Schenectady June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 92mm 9.4hrs 10.5hrs

Schenectady's weather in June is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

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

June is in the summer in Schenectady 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 Schenectady with around 92mm 3.6 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Schenectady weather in June »

July

Schenectady July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 10hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Schenectady 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 (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Schenectady with around 85mm 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Schenectady weather in July »

August

Schenectady August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Schenectady and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Schenectady with around 91mm 3.6 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Schenectady weather in August »

September

Schenectady September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 81mm 7.5hrs 14.3hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Schenectady and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Schenectady with around 81mm 3.2 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Schenectady weather in September »

October

Schenectady October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 77mm 6hrs 15.6hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Schenectady November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 85mm 3.8hrs 10.5hrs

November is a a little damp month in Schenectady and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Schenectady 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 (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Schenectady with around 85mm 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 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Schenectady weather in November »

December

Schenectady December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 78mm 3.9hrs 11.5hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Schenectady and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Schenectady 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Schenectady weather stats

Schenectady weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 61mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: January -1.4°C 29.5°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 20.9°C 69.6°F
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