Schenectady (NY) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Schenectady. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 0°C (32°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in July to -9°C (16°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Schenectady has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1119 mm (44 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Schenectady can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 135 mm (5.3 in) of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation spread across 9 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Schenectady Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Schenectady.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 71%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 55%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year