Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Rochester, New York, United States in October
Weather score26Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
67mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
26
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 67mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rochester, New York, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Rochester's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October67mm average rain
October sits near Rochester's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to July and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.9 hours average sun
October is below Rochester's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October14°C average sea
October is close to Rochester's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October26 weather score
October scores below Rochester's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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