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When is the best time to visit Rochester?
In general the best time to visit Rochester is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in August and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Rochester in different months
This is the average weather in Rochester for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +79°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 85 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 112 mm in October.
Climate in Rochester
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rochester for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +72°F | +81°F | +91°F | +91°F | +93°F | +97°F | +93°F | +91°F | +88°F | +79°F | +70°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°F | +34°F | +43°F | +55°F | +66°F | +75°F | +79°F | +79°F | +72°F | +59°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -13°F | -17°F | -11°F | +12°F | +28°F | +39°F | +50°F | +43°F | +34°F | +25°F | +5°F | -8°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 36 | 29 | 51 | 93 | 96 | 109 | 104 | 103 | 107 | 112 | 83 | 55 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 62 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 52 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 7 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 20 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rochester during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rochester is August with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rochester looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rochester is December with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rochester during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 107 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 19 rainy days and 112 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Rochester during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 20 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rochester:
What is the hottest month in Rochester?
The hottest month in Rochester is August with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Rochester?
The coldest month in Rochester is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.
Is Rochester worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Rochester could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Rochester?
if you're looking to visit Rochester when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, June, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 29 mm of rain.
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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.
