Best Time to Visit Rochester: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Rochester: August, September, July, June.

  • Best months for Rochester: August, September, July, June.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: May, September. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: June, April, July.
  • The least pleasant month is January (score 3.8).

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

When is the best time to visit Rochester?

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

When is the rainy season in Rochester?

The wettest months are June, April, July.