Best time to visit Canandaigua, NY

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Canandaigua runs from May through October — 6 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
33.0°F
Low
17.8°F
Precip
1.92 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 10m

February Cold
High
34.6°F
Low
18.4°F
Precip
1.77 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 19m

March Cold
High
42.2°F
Low
24.9°F
Precip
2.65 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
55.2°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
3.21 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 11m

May Good
High
68.2°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
3.13 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 27m

June Excellent
High
76.9°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
3.58 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 7m

July Good
High
81.4°F
Low
62.0°F
Precip
4.06 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 52m

August Good
High
80.2°F
Low
60.6°F
Precip
3.31 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 45m

September Excellent
High
73.5°F
Low
53.8°F
Precip
3.12 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
60.8°F
Low
43.0°F
Precip
3.46 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 48m

November Cool
High
48.7°F
Low
33.4°F
Precip
2.59 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

December Cold
High
38.1°F
Low
24.6°F
Precip
2.39 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

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