Rochester in December
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
10Rainy days (110 mm)
8:48 hDaylight
07:16Sunrise · 16:04 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -4°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December 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
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -8°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 80 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 6°C | -3°C | 105 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 13°C | 3°C | 104 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 19°C | 9°C | 79 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 24°C | 14°C | 99 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 88 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 86 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| September | 22°C | 13°C | 87 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 106 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| November | 9°C | 1°C | 91 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 3°C | -4°C | 110 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rochester in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -4°C.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
The best months are August, September, July, June.