When to go · Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, month by month
The best months for Saratoga Springs: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, some museums closed), and race-season weekends if you want cheap beds.0 °C / -11 °C, 12 rain days32 °F / 12 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, some museums closed), and race-season weekends if you want cheap beds.2 °C / -10 °C, 10 rain days36 °F / 14 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.7 °C / -5 °C, 11 rain days45 °F / 23 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.15 °C / 2 °C, 11 rain days59 °F / 36 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.22 °C / 8 °C, 12 rain days72 °F / 46 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Saratoga Springs's best window: Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season.26 °C / 13 °C, 11 rain days79 °F / 55 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Saratoga Springs's best window: Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season.29 °C / 16 °C, 10 rain days84 °F / 61 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Saratoga Springs's best window: Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season.28 °C / 15 °C, 10 rain days82 °F / 59 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Saratoga Springs's best window: Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season.23 °C / 10 °C, 9 rain days73 °F / 50 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Saratoga Springs's best window: Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season.16 °C / 4 °C, 10 rain days61 °F / 39 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.9 °C / -1 °C, 11 rain days48 °F / 30 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun, Sep–Oct; late Jul–early Sep for racing season). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.2 °C / -7 °C, 12 rain days36 °F / 19 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday