Rochester

What is the climate like in Rochester?

The best time to visit Rochester is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.0/10). Rochester is warmest in July, when daily highs average 83°F (28°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 21°F (-6°C). The wettest month is typically July and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 38 in (977 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in September (7.0/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 83°F (28°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 21°F (-6°C)
• Wettest monthJuly (4.2 in (106 mm))
• Driest monthNovember (2.3 in (59 mm))
• Annual precipitation38 in (977 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromPontiac Wwtp, 11 km away (1894-2026)