AI-generatedLake Placid, New York at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 1,178 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 549 m
Climate in Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid, New York has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Lake Placid, New York is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Best for skiing: December – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:0918:14
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:51–07:49 · evening 17:34–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:40–06:51 · evening 18:32–18:43
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.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid, New York in October?
In October, Lake Placid, New York is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 5 min07:09 – 18:14
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %54 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %17 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %35 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lake Placid, New York
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 4.0 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Lake Placid, New York, 36 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Lake Placid, New York
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · 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 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 90 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Lake Placid, New York: 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, Lake Placid, New York has about 13 rainy days with 111 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lake Placid, New York
How breezy and how cloudy Lake Placid, New York 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 Lake Placid, New York typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Lake Placid, New York: mostly cloudy, with about 4.0 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.
Snow in Lake Placid, New York
When Lake Placid, New York 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, Lake Placid, New York has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Apr.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lake Placid, New York
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | −5° | −14° | 3.0 h | 13 | 77 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −3° | −13° | 3.9 h | 11 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 1° | −8° | 4.8 h | 14 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 9° | −1° | 5.7 h | 14 | 108 |
| MayMay | 68 | 16° | 7° | 6.4 h | 15 | 113 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 21° | 12° | 6.8 h | 16 | 129 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 23° | 15° | 7.4 h | 15 | 116 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 22° | 14° | 6.6 h | 15 | 102 |
| SeptemberSep | 74 | 19° | 10° | 5.7 h | 11 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 11° | 4° | 4.0 h | 13 | 111 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 4° | −3° | 3.0 h | 13 | 88 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | −2° | −10° | 2.2 h | 14 | 91 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
44.28° N, 73.98° W · 549 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Lake Placid, New York
The best time to visit Lake Placid, New York is from May to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is June with 129 mm of precipitation.
Lake Placid, New York through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lake Placid, New York in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 1–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lake Placid, New York in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Lake Placid, New York in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–19 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Lake Placid, New York in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -5–-2 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lake Placid, New York for you.
Your best months: June, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lake Placid, New York
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Lake Placid, New York: score 74 against 41. In September, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 41 | 74better |
| Day high | 11° | 19° |
| Night low | 4° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 4.0 h | 5.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 111 mm | 86 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Lake Placid, New York month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January-5° · 3 h
In January, Lake Placid, New York is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 77 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in January17February-3° · 4 h
In February, Lake Placid, New York is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 71 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in February15March1° · 5 h
In March, Lake Placid, New York is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 87 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in March32April9° · 6 h
In April, Lake Placid, New York is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in April68May16° · 6 h
In May, Lake Placid, New York is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in May68June21° · 7 h
In June, Lake Placid, New York is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 129 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in June71July23° · 7 h
In July, Lake Placid, New York is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in July70August22° · 7 h
In August, Lake Placid, New York is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in August74September19° · 6 h
In September, Lake Placid, New York is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in September41October11° · 4 h
In October, Lake Placid, New York is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 111 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in October10November4° · 3 h
In November, Lake Placid, New York is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
Lake Placid, New York in November9December-2° · 2 h
In December, Lake Placid, New York is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 91 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lake Placid, New York.
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Lake Placid vs. Stowe
In October Stowe has the better holiday weather (score 47 vs. 41). During the day Stowe is 2 °C warmer than Lake Placid.
| in October | Lake Placid | Stowe |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 41 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Lake Placid, New York ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Richmond21°82
- 2Washington20°19°81
- 3Philadelphia19°18°79
- 4Baltimore19°18°79
- 5New York18°18°77
- 6Columbus18°76
- 7Providence17°17°70
- 8Pittsburgh18°69
- 19Lake PlacidThis page11°41
Planning a trip to Lake Placid, New York
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Lake Placid, New York 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.
Lake Placid, New York has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (score 41).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −3 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 55 min
- Distance
- 5,310 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid, New York
When is the best time to visit Lake Placid, New York?
The best time to visit Lake Placid, New York 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 Lake Placid, New York?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lake Placid, New York?
The wettest month is June with 129 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 71 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lake Placid, New York get?
Lake Placid, New York gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Lake Placid, New York in?
Lake Placid, New York uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lake Placid, New York?
A nonstop flight from London to Lake Placid, New York takes about 6 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lake Placid, New York?
Lake Placid, New York has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95 (Ski), May half-term 68, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 87 (Ski).
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