Typical Weather in Rochester, NY in December
37° F Avg High
24° F Avg Low
8 Rainy Days
☀️ Temperature Summary
Highs in December are typically around 37°F, which is cooler than usual in Rochester. Pack a jacket if you're considering a visit to Rochester at this time. You can expect overnight lows near 24°F most days. Temperatures will usually fall as the month goes on, with daily high temperatures ranging between 43°F and 36°F.
You may want to consider a warmer month to visit Rochester, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you're looking to travel when it's warmer, you might consider visiting in November instead, when daily highs are typically closer to 48°.
High Temps Throughout the Year
🎒 What to Pack
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☔ Rain Summary
You can expect about a 25% chance of rain for any given day in December. It's one of the rainier months of the year for Rochester, with total rainfall for the month around 3 inches.
Rainfall Throughout the Year
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