When is the best time to go to Watkins Glen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Watkins Glen, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Watkins Glen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 46mm | 4hrs | 10.5hrs |
The climate in Watkins Glen during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Watkins Glen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Watkins Glen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0°C | 49mm | 4.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Watkins Glen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Watkins Glen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Watkins Glen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 61mm | 6.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Watkins Glen is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Watkins Glen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Watkins Glen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 72mm | 7.5hrs | 14.3hrs |
Watkins Glen's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Watkins Glen.
April is in the spring in Watkins Glen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 78mm | 8.8hrs | 15.6hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Watkins Glen and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Watkins Glen.
May is in the spring in Watkins Glen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 91mm | 10hrs | 10.5hrs |
Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Watkins Glen during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Watkins Glen, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Watkins Glen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 85mm | 10.4hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Watkins Glen is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Watkins Glen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Watkins Glen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 80mm | 9.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Watkins Glen is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Watkins Glen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Watkins Glen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 79mm | 7.4hrs | 14.3hrs |
Watkins Glen's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Watkins Glen, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Watkins Glen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 74mm | 5.6hrs | 15.6hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Watkins Glen and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Watkins Glen.
October is in the fall / autumn in Watkins Glen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 75mm | 3.2hrs | 10.5hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Watkins Glen during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Watkins Glen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Watkins Glen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Watkins Glen weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 60mm | 2.8hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Watkins Glen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Watkins Glen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Watkins Glen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Watkins Glen with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Watkins Glen weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 26.8°C 80.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 46mm 1.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.8°C 30.6°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 91mm 3.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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