When to go · Oswego
Oswego, month by month
The best months for Oswego: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow and cold); check lake wind before any boat or kayak plan.0 °C / -8 °C, 15 rain days32 °F / 18 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (lake-effect snow and cold); check lake wind before any boat or kayak plan.1 °C / -8 °C, 12 rain days34 °F / 18 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.5 °C / -4 °C, 12 rain days41 °F / 25 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.12 °C / 2 °C, 12 rain days54 °F / 36 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.19 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Oswego's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color.24 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Oswego's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color.27 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days81 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Oswego's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color.26 °C / 16 °C, 9 rain days79 °F / 61 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Oswego's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color.22 °C / 12 °C, 10 rain days72 °F / 54 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Oswego's best window: Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color.15 °C / 6 °C, 12 rain days59 °F / 43 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.9 °C / 1 °C, 14 rain days48 °F / 34 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lake and festivals; late Sep–Oct for salmon fishing and fall color). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.3 °C / -5 °C, 15 rain days37 °F / 23 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday