The Finger Lakes region weather in October
Thinking about venturing to the Finger Lakes region this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in the Finger Lakes region in October?
The Finger Lakes region is a region in the United States of America. October in the Finger Lakes region generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Ithaca.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ithaca with an average of 88 mm to high rainfall in Skaneateles with 127 mm. Ithaca enjoys a balanced 146 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at October's conditions in the Finger Lakes region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Finger Lakes region's yearly weather, check out our the Finger Lakes region climate page.
Where to go in the Finger Lakes region in October
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Finger Lakes region?
Ithaca
In October Ithaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Canandaigua
In October Canandaigua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Geneva
In October Geneva generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Watkins Glen
In October Watkins Glen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Corning
In October Corning generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Finger Lakes region, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ithaca, October might be a good time to visit the Finger Lakes region. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Finger Lakes region is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ithaca. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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