Rochester in August

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

26°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
10Rainy days (86 mm)
13:47 hDaylight
05:55Sunrise · 19:41 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

0° -8° J 1° -7° F 6° -3° M 13° 3° A 19° 9° M 24° 14° J 27° 17° J 26° 17° A 22° 13° S 15° 7° O 9° 1° N 3° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 0°C-8°C84 mm 9– – 3.8
February 1°C-7°C80 mm 9– – 4.0
March 6°C-3°C105 mm 10– – 4.6
April 13°C3°C104 mm 11– – 6.0
May 19°C9°C79 mm 11– – 7.1
June 24°C14°C99 mm 12– – 7.5
July 27°C17°C88 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C17°C86 mm 10– – 7.8
September 22°C13°C87 mm 9– – 7.8
October 15°C7°C106 mm 10– – 6.6
November 9°C1°C91 mm 9– – 5.6
December 3°C-4°C110 mm 10– – 4.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Rochester in August?

Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 17°C.

When is the best time to visit Rochester?

The best months are August, September, July, June.