The best time to visit Rochester
Month-by-month climate averages for Rochester, NY, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Rochester is usually May, June and September, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
Rochester is warmest in July (highs near 79°F) and coldest in February (lows around 19°F), with roughly 39 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, June and September. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Rochester forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Rochester weather by month
what to expect in Rochester through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is Rochester's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Rochester by season.