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Rochester in July: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Rochester in July and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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July

Weather in Rochester in July 2026

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Rochester in July is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +79°F during the day, and approximately 4 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in July around 104 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
104 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rochester has good weather in July.

Average temperature in Rochester in July

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rochester for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in July is +81°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +73°F.

Is Rochester warm or cold in July?

Rochester is typically warm in July.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +75°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +59°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

July is one of the warmest months in Rochester, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rochester in July

Rochester weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
JuneJulyAugust
Avg. temperature
+75°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+39°F+50°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+97°F+93°F
Rainfall
109 mm104 mm103 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
72%72%74%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
10109
Rainy days
161617
Snowy days
000

July weather is still as good as in June. It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +75°F to +79°F during the day. As July arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 109 mm to 104 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%. Winds are calmer in comparison to June, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

August brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Rochester in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Rochester is gradually increasing during July, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 189 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. July is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how July is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rochester wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 112 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last July in Rochester?

This is the weather in Rochester in July 2024:
1 July
🌫️
+85°F
2 July
☁️
+77°F
3 July
🌫️
+75°F
4 July
☁️
+85°F
5 July
☁️
+86°F
6 July
☁️
+90°F
7 July
☁️
+79°F
8 July
☀️
+78°F
9 July
☁️
+75°F
10 July
☁️
+76°F
11 July
☀️
+86°F
12 July
☁️
+79°F
13 July
🌧️
+82°F
14 July
☁️
+78°F
15 July
☀️
+87°F
16 July
🌧️
+78°F
17 July
🌫️
+83°F
18 July
🌫️
+79°F
19 July
☀️
+78°F
20 July
☁️
+84°F
21 July
☁️
+79°F
22 July
☀️
+81°F
23 July
☁️
+81°F
24 July
☁️
+80°F
25 July
☁️
+80°F
26 July
☁️
+88°F
27 July
🌧️
+82°F
28 July
☁️
+88°F
29 July
☁️
+79°F
30 July
☀️
+75°F
31 July
🌧️
+73°F
In July 2024 Rochester had 6 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 5%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Rochester climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Rochester in July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+54°F) and the highest in 2012 (+61°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 704 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1454 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rochester in July:

Is July a good time to visit Rochester?

July is a really good time to go to Rochester. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rochester.

Can you sunbathe in Rochester in July?

July is warm in Rochester. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Rochester rainy in July?

Rochester is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Rochester in July?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rochester in July, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Rochester

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rochester, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.