Rochester in December
4.1out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -2°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.
-2°CAvg high
-9°CAvg low
7Rainy days (37 mm)
8:43 hDaylight
07:45Sunrise · 16:28 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -2°C
- Some rain: about 7 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -9°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 | -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
How hot is Rochester in December?
Daytime highs average -2°C and nights about -9°C.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
The best months are September, August, July.