Best time to visit Watertown, NY

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

The most comfortable travel window in Watertown runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
28.9°F
Low
10.7°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 4m

February Cold
High
30.9°F
Low
11.7°F
Precip
2.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 15m

March Cold
High
39.6°F
Low
21.6°F
Precip
2.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
53.5°F
Low
34.5°F
Precip
3.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 14m

May Good
High
66.9°F
Low
47.2°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

June Excellent
High
75.3°F
Low
56.9°F
Precip
3.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 14m

July Excellent
High
79.8°F
Low
62.0°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 59m

August Excellent
High
78.7°F
Low
60.5°F
Precip
3.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

September Excellent
High
71.8°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Wet
High
58.6°F
Low
41.0°F
Precip
5.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cool
High
46.4°F
Low
30.5°F
Precip
4.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 23m

December Cold
High
34.9°F
Low
19.7°F
Precip
3.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 43m

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