AI-generatedIthaca at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 1,040 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 125 m
Climate in Ithaca
Ithaca has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Ithaca is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ithaca
The best time to visit Ithaca is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 101 mm.
Ithaca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ithaca in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–22 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Ithaca in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 26–29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ithaca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–24 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Ithaca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:1718:26
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:00–07:55 · evening 17:48–18:43
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:43–18:54
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ithaca compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 13° at the end. The days get 1.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ithaca in October?
In October, Ithaca is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ithaca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min07:17 – 18:26
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 63 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %87 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %34 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ithaca
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ithaca: score 77 against 58. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 17° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 101 mm | 99 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 5 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ithaca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January1° · 2.5 h
In January, Ithaca is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in January17February3° · 3.6 h
In February, Ithaca is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in February17March8° · 4.7 h
In March, Ithaca is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in March56April15° · 6.0 h
In April, Ithaca is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in April74May22° · 7.0 h
In May, Ithaca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in May77June26° · 7.4 h
In June, Ithaca is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in June69July29° · 8.0 h
In July, Ithaca is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 91 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in July72August28° · 7.0 h
In August, Ithaca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in August76September24° · 5.7 h
In September, Ithaca is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 91 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in September58October17° · 4.3 h
In October, Ithaca is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in October22November10° · 3.3 h
In November, Ithaca is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in November9December4° · 2.2 h
In December, Ithaca is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ithaca.
Ithaca in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ithaca
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | 1° | −7° | 2.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 3° | −6° | 3.6 h | 11 | 65 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 8° | −2° | 4.7 h | 13 | 81 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 15° | 4° | 6.0 h | 13 | 97 |
| MayMay | 74 | 22° | 10° | 7.0 h | 13 | 88 |
| JuneJun | 77 | 26° | 15° | 7.4 h | 12 | 99 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 29° | 17° | 8.0 h | 12 | 91 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 28° | 17° | 7.0 h | 11 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 24° | 13° | 5.7 h | 10 | 91 |
| OctoberOct | 58 | 17° | 7° | 4.3 h | 13 | 101 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | 10° | 2° | 3.3 h | 13 | 80 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | −3° | 2.2 h | 14 | 88 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Ithaca
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Ithaca, 39 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ithaca: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ithaca has about 13 rainy days with 101 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ithaca
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ithaca
How breezy and how cloudy Ithaca is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ithaca typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 63 % of the sky over Ithaca: variable cloud, with about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Ithaca
How often the day gets hot in Ithaca (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Ithaca has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Ithaca
When Ithaca is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ithaca.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ithaca
Weather for your travel dates
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Ithaca in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ithaca has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 71
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 58
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 17 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 15 min
- Distance
- 5,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ithaca vs Syracuse
In October Ithaca has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs 51). During the day Syracuse is 1 °C cooler than Ithaca.
| in October | Ithaca | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 58 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 17° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Ithaca ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Washington21°19°81
- 2Alexandria21°19°81
- 3Philadelphia20°18°79
- 4Baltimore21°18°79
- 5New York19°18°78
- 6Harrisburg19°77
- 7Providence18°17°77
- 8Hartford18°76
- 13IthacaThis page17°58
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Frequently asked questions about Ithaca
When is the best time to visit Ithaca?
The best time to visit Ithaca is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Ithaca?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Ithaca?
Rain is frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 101 mm. The driest month is February with 65 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ithaca get?
Ithaca gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Ithaca in?
Ithaca is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ithaca?
A nonstop flight from London to Ithaca takes about 7 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ithaca?
Ithaca has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 75, summer holidays 71, October half-term 58, Christmas holidays 10.