Finger Lakes region

Finger Lakes region Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Finger Lakes region

When planning a visit to the Finger Lakes region in the United States of America, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 0°C (32°F) in February up to 28°C (82°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Ithaca, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In the Finger Lakes region, the months of May, June, August and September bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 26°C (79°F).

The cooler season is during the months of January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, the Finger Lakes region experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain in June, dropping to 44 mm (1.7 in) in January.

July is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore the Finger Lakes region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Finger Lakes region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ithaca)

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Ithaca Canandaigua Geneva Watkins Glen Corning Auburn
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Climate map of the Finger Lakes region

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Ithaca 0°C (32°F) 28°C (82°F) -9°C (16°F) 15°C (59°F) 903 mm (36 in) 2,120 hours
Canandaigua 0°C (32°F) 27°C (81°F) -8°C (18°F) 17°C (63°F) 916 mm (36 in)
Geneva 0°C (32°F) 28°C (82°F) -8°C (18°F) 17°C (63°F) 893 mm (35 in) 2,120 hours
Watkins Glen 0°C (32°F) 28°C (82°F) -9°C (16°F) 15°C (59°F) 865 mm (34 in)
Corning -1°C (30°F) 27°C (81°F) -11°C (12°F) 13°C (55°F) 946 mm (37 in)
Auburn 0°C (32°F) 28°C (82°F) -9°C (16°F) 16°C (61°F) 1121 mm (44 in) 2,120 hours

Places in the Finger Lakes region, the United States of America

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