Schenectady, United States experiences average highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Schenectady, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Schenectady, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Apr–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
4
Low
Temperature 15°C / 6°C
Feels Like 13°C / 4°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 105 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 72%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 8 days
Frost Days 19 days
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Avg Low19°C
Rain14days
Coldest Month
-6°C
January
Avg High1°C
Rain9days
Driest Month
9days
January
Avg High1°C
Avg Low-6°C
Windiest Month
19 km/h
March (Gusts 45)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:18
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 20:37
Live conditions—
Schenectady on the map · live conditions
Schenectady, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Schenectady
- Population
- 65.3K
- Elevation
- 74 m
- Coordinates
- 42.81°, -73.94°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 13 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -5°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 1°C / -6°C . Feb: 4°C / -6°C . Mar: 8°C / -2°C . Apr: 14°C / 4°C . May: 20°C / 10°C . Jun: 25°C / 15°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 27°C / 18°C . Sep: 23°C / 14°C . Oct: 17°C / 9°C . Nov: 9°C / 2°C . Dec: 3°C / -4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 81 mm. Feb: 81 mm. Mar: 89 mm. Apr: 120 mm. May: 106 mm. Jun: 117 mm. Jul: 134 mm. Aug: 117 mm. Sep: 113 mm. Oct: 118 mm. Nov: 84 mm. Dec: 100 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 69%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 68%. May: 73%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 75%. Aug: 75%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 76%. Nov: 73%. Dec: 73%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 17 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 6h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 8h. May: 10h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 7h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 11 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 7 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 5 days. Dec: 10 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have cooled by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 23 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 29°C | Jul · 28°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -8°C | Jan · -6°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 234 mm | Jul · 134 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 21 km/h | Mar · 19 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / -6°C | -3°C / -11°C | 9days (81 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 69% Muggy | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 4°C / -6°C | -1°C / -11°C | 10days (81 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 8°C / -2°C | 4°C / -6°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 67% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 0°C | 13days (120 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 68% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 10°C | 20°C / 8°C | 13days (106 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.8 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 15°C | 26°C / 15°C | 13days (117 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 14days (134 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 27°C / 18°C | 29°C / 19°C | 13days (117 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 9days (113 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 76% Humid | 5.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 9°C | 15°C / 6°C | 11days (118 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 76% Humid | 3.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 2°C | 5°C / -2°C | 10days (84 mm) Wet | 6h Fair | 73% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 3°C / -4°C | -1°C / -8°C | 11days (100 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 73% Muggy | 1.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Schenectady are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Schenectady, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Schenectady is July, with average daytime highs of 28°C (83°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Schenectady is January, with average overnight lows of -6°C (20°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Schenectady is July, averaging 134mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Schenectady runs through July, April, May, June, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Schenectady.
Schenectady receives approximately 99 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Schenectady.
The least favorable months to visit Schenectady are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Schenectady is 4, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Schenectady is 72%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Schenectady receives snow. Months with snowfall average 8 snow days and 20 cm (8 in) of accumulation, with about 19 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Schenectady are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 19 km/h (12 mph) (gusts up to 45 km/h / 28 mph).
Schenectady averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 62%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Schenectady is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Schenectady has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Schenectady ranges from 4°C (39°F) to 13°C (55°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Schenectady. It earns a climate score of 8.4/10 with Excellent.
For June in Schenectady, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 25°C (77°F) and 13 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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