When to go · Watertown, New York
Watertown, New York, month by month
The best months for Watertown, New York: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Mar.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.-1 °C / -12 °C, 14 rain days30 °F / 10 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.0 °C / -12 °C, 12 rain days32 °F / 10 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (lows near −12 °C); mud season in March.Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb cold snaps (lows near 10 °F); mud season in March.5 °C / -6 °C, 12 rain days41 °F / 21 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.13 °C / 1 °C, 12 rain days55 °F / 34 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.20 °C / 7 °C, 12 rain days68 °F / 45 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.25 °C / 12 °C, 11 rain days77 °F / 54 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.27 °C / 15 °C, 10 rain days81 °F / 59 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.26 °C / 14 °C, 10 rain days79 °F / 57 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Watertown, New York's best window: Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown.22 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.15 °C / 4 °C, 13 rain days59 °F / 39 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.8 °C / -1 °C, 14 rain days46 °F / 30 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for river and park; late Jan–mid Feb for Snowtown). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.1 °C / -8 °C, 15 rain days34 °F / 18 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday