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Rochester in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rochester in November 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
November could be a good time to visit Rochester, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +48°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in November. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+5°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rochester has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Rochester in November

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

The expected average maximum temperature in November is +48°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +50°F.

Is Rochester warm or cold in November?

Rochester is typically chill in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Rochester:

Climate in Rochester in November

Rochester weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+59°F+48°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+5°F-8°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+79°F+70°F
Rainfall
112 mm83 mm55 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
74%73%75%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
311
Cloudy days
997
Rainy days
19137
Snowy days
0716

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 112 mm to 83 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in October to 1 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Rochester is gradually increasing during November, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 87 mm, with a 57% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 13 mm, with a 10% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Rochester?

This is the weather in Rochester in November 2024:
1 November
🌧️
+39°F
2 November
☁️
+47°F
3 November
☁️
+61°F
4 November
☁️
+59°F
5 November
☁️
+49°F
6 November
☁️
+56°F
7 November
☁️
+58°F
8 November
☁️
+44°F
9 November
🌧️
+51°F
10 November
☁️
+50°F
11 November
☁️
+43°F
12 November
☁️
+42°F
13 November
☁️
+54°F
14 November
🌧️
+49°F
15 November
☁️
+59°F
16 November
☀️
+60°F
17 November
☁️
+61°F
18 November
☁️
+46°F
19 November
☀️
+46°F
20 November
☁️
+37°F
21 November
☁️
+38°F
22 November
🌧️
+49°F
23 November
☁️
+44°F
24 November
☁️
+44°F
25 November
☁️
+38°F
26 November
☁️
+47°F
27 November
🌨️
+42°F
28 November
🌨️
+32°F
29 November
🌨️
+31°F
30 November
☁️
+50°F
In November 2024 Rochester had 2 sunny days, 21 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +30°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 November 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 November:

Is November a good time to visit Rochester?

It’s always a good time to visit Rochester, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Rochester in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Rochester rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Rochester in November?

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

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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.