When to go · Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York, month by month
The best months for Syracuse, New York: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow and cold), Nov (grey and wet).0 °C (32 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 19 rain days32 °F (0 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow and cold), Nov (grey and wet).1 °C (34 °F) / -9 °C (16 °F), 16 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 16 °F (-9 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.6 °C (43 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 16 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.14 °C (57 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 15 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 14 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 13 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 12 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 12 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 12 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.15 °C (59 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 14 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow and cold), Nov (grey and wet).8 °C (46 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 17 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.2 °C (36 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 19 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Syracuse, New York, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jun: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jun: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 14
Jun: 13 (better)
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 1
Jun: 0
May: Inside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
June: Inside Syracuse, New York's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Syracuse, New York: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.