Weather Guide

Rochester, New York, United States Average Monthly Weather

Weather score38Poor annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 14°C, sunshine averages 6.1h per day, and rainfall totals about 811mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.

Rochester, New York, United States, United States travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

811mm

Annual total

Sun

6.1h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

38

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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November9°C average high

November is on the cooler side of Rochester's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

November74mm average rain

November is wetter than Rochester's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

November2.7 hours average sun

November is one of Rochester's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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November9°C average sea

November is below Rochester's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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November19 weather score

November is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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