Rochester (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Rochester can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Rochester can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -5°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rochester experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 923 mm yearly. Rochester can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 137 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days. In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 18 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Rochester Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rochester.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Rochester in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 137 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 18 mm of precipitation.
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