Best time to visit Scranton, PA

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

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

January Cold
High
35.7°F
Low
20.3°F
Precip
2.59 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 19m

February Cold
High
38.8°F
Low
21.9°F
Precip
2.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 24m

March Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
28.9°F
Precip
2.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
61.1°F
Low
39.3°F
Precip
3.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 7m

May Good
High
72.2°F
Low
49.6°F
Precip
3.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

June Excellent
High
79.9°F
Low
58.1°F
Precip
3.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 57m

July Good
High
84.6°F
Low
62.7°F
Precip
3.61 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 43m

August Good
High
82.4°F
Low
61.1°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 40m

September Good
High
75.1°F
Low
54.0°F
Precip
4.15 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
63.1°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
51.2°F
Low
34.3°F
Precip
2.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

December Cold
High
40.3°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
2.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 1m

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