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Rochester weather in October

Average highs of 61°F, lows of 43°F and 3.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Rochester’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 61°F and lows of 43°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.

Average high
61°F
Average low
43°F
Precipitation
3.2 in
Wet days
14
Sunrise · sunset
7:23 AM · 6:28 PM

October across the year

  1. 33°19°Jan
  2. 35°20°Feb
  3. 44°27°Mar
  4. 57°37°Apr
  5. 69°48°May
  6. 78°57°Jun
  7. 83°62°Jul
  8. 81°61°Aug
  9. 74°54°Sep
  10. 61°43°Oct
  11. 49°34°Nov
  12. 39°25°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 14 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Rochester in October

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September74°F54°F3.2 in
October61°F43°F3.2 in
November49°F34°F2.8 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Rochester in October?

Average highs are 61°F and average lows 43°F, for a daily mean of 52°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Rochester in October?

October averages 3.2 in of precipitation over about 14 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Rochester in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:23 AM and sets about 6:28 PM, for roughly 11.1 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Rochester?

The mildest months for visiting are May, August, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Rochester Gtr Intl Ap station (4.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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