Best time to visit Elmira, NY

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

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

January Cold
High
33.7°F
Low
15.9°F
Precip
2.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

February Cold
High
36.3°F
Low
16.5°F
Precip
1.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 21m

March Cold
High
44.8°F
Low
23.1°F
Precip
2.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
33.4°F
Precip
3.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
71.1°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
3.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Good
High
79.2°F
Low
53.9°F
Precip
4.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

July Good
High
83.7°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
4.05 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 47m

August Good
High
82.1°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
3.82 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Good
High
74.9°F
Low
49.5°F
Precip
4.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
61.7°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
3.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
48.8°F
Low
29.9°F
Precip
2.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
38.5°F
Low
22.5°F
Precip
2.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

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