Best time to visit Rochester, KY

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

The most comfortable travel window in Rochester runs from September through October — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.6°F
Low
23.5°F
Precip
3.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

February Cool
High
48.4°F
Low
26.2°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
58.1°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
4.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Wet
High
69.3°F
Low
42.6°F
Precip
5.06 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Wet
High
77.9°F
Low
52.5°F
Precip
5.06 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 13h 60m

June Good
High
85.6°F
Low
60.9°F
Precip
4.73 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Hot
High
89.0°F
Low
65.2°F
Precip
4.65 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

August Hot
High
88.2°F
Low
62.8°F
Precip
3.89 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
81.8°F
Low
55.5°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
70.9°F
Low
43.1°F
Precip
4.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
57.7°F
Low
33.5°F
Precip
3.78 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 58m

December Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
27.3°F
Precip
4.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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