Rochester in October
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
13Rainy days (108 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
07:32Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 15°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October 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 | 1°C | -5°C | 86 mm | 15 | – | – | 3.1 |
| February | 1°C | -6°C | 67 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 4°C | -2°C | 80 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 10°C | 3°C | 99 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 16°C | 9°C | 81 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 21°C | 15°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 25°C | 19°C | 89 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 25°C | 19°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| September | 22°C | 15°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| October | 15°C | 9°C | 108 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 95 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.0 |
| December | 3°C | -2°C | 95 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rochester in October?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Rochester?
The best months are September, July, August, June.