Best time to visit Erie, PA

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

The most comfortable travel window in Erie runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
35.2°F
Low
21.3°F
Precip
3.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 15m

February Cold
High
36.5°F
Low
21.4°F
Precip
2.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 21m

March Cold
High
44.3°F
Low
27.9°F
Precip
3.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Good
High
56.8°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
68.3°F
Low
49.3°F
Precip
3.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Excellent
High
77.1°F
Low
59.4°F
Precip
3.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 1m

July Good
High
81.1°F
Low
64.2°F
Precip
3.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 47m

August Excellent
High
79.9°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
3.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 43m

September Good
High
73.7°F
Low
56.7°F
Precip
4.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.3°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
4.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
50.5°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
3.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
40.2°F
Low
28.0°F
Precip
4.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 56m

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