Best Time to Visit Rochester: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Rochester: September, August, July.
- Best months for Rochester: September, August, July.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: May, June, April.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.1).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C | -13°C | 29 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| February | -2°C | -10°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| March | 5°C | -4°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.8 |
| April | 14°C | 3°C | 92 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 116 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| June | 25°C | 15°C | 131 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 27°C | 17°C | 97 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 26°C | 16°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 22°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 14°C | 5°C | 69 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| November | 6°C | -2°C | 49 mm | 7 | – | – | 5.2 |
| December | -2°C | -9°C | 37 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
The best months are September, August, July.
When is the rainy season in Rochester?
The wettest months are May, June, April.