October could be a good time to visit Rochester, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 112 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
112 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rochester has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Rochester in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rochester for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +63°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +34°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +46°F.
Is Rochester warm or cold in October?
Rochester is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +55°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Rochester:
Climate in Rochester in October
Rochester weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+59°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+25°F
+5°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+88°F
+79°F
Rainfall
107 mm
112 mm
83 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
75%
74%
73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
5
3
1
Cloudy days
9
9
9
Rainy days
16
19
13
Snowy days
0
0
7
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 107 mm to 112 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 3 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Rochester in October 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Rochester based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 119 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Rochester, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Rochester?
This is the weather in Rochester in October 2024:
1 October
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+75°F
2 October
☀️
+78°F
3 October
☀️
+82°F
4 October
☀️
+86°F
5 October
☁️
+84°F
6 October
☁️
+74°F
7 October
🌧️
+67°F
8 October
🌧️
+55°F
9 October
☁️
+56°F
10 October
🌧️
+54°F
11 October
☁️
+57°F
12 October
☁️
+59°F
13 October
☁️
+57°F
14 October
🌧️
+52°F
15 October
🌧️
+52°F
16 October
🌫️
+54°F
17 October
☁️
+55°F
18 October
☁️
+56°F
19 October
☁️
+63°F
20 October
🌧️
+61°F
21 October
🌧️
+54°F
22 October
🌧️
+50°F
23 October
☀️
+54°F
24 October
☁️
+72°F
25 October
☁️
+74°F
26 October
🌧️
+72°F
27 October
☁️
+77°F
28 October
☀️
+68°F
29 October
🌧️
+49°F
30 October
🌧️
+46°F
31 October
🌧️
+46°F
In October 2024 Rochester had 6 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rochester climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rochester in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Rochester?
It’s always a good time to visit Rochester, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Rochester in October?
October has mild temperatures in Rochester. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Rochester rainy in October?
Rochester is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Rochester in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rochester in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
