AI-generatedSyracuse, New York at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 1,229 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 121 m
Climate in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Syracuse, New York is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Syracuse, New York
The best time to visit Syracuse, New York is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is October with 121 mm.
Syracuse, New York through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Syracuse, New York in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–21 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Syracuse, New York in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 25–28 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Syracuse, New York in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–23 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Syracuse, New York in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
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 – June, 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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:1718:24
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 06:59–07:55 · evening 17:45–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–06:59 · evening 18:41–18:52
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 Syracuse, New York compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Syracuse, New York in October?
In October, Syracuse, New York is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:17 – 18:24
- 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
- 64 %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 %78 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
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 Syracuse, 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.
May has the better holiday weather in Syracuse, New York: score 76 against 51. In May, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. May has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 121 mm | 98 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Syracuse, New York month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January0° · 2.4 h
In January, Syracuse, New York is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 91 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in January12February1° · 3.5 h
In February, Syracuse, New York is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 78 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in February16March6° · 4.8 h
In March, Syracuse, New York is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in March50April14° · 6.2 h
In April, Syracuse, New York is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in April76May21° · 7.2 h
In May, Syracuse, New York is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in May76June25° · 7.7 h
In June, Syracuse, New York is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 121 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in June73July28° · 8.3 h
In July, Syracuse, New York is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 114 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in July75August27° · 7.3 h
In August, Syracuse, New York is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in August76September23° · 5.9 h
In September, Syracuse, New York is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in September51October16° · 4.3 h
In October, Syracuse, New York is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in October13November9° · 3.3 h
In November, Syracuse, New York is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in November1December3° · 2.1 h
In December, Syracuse, New York is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Syracuse, New York.
Syracuse, New York in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Syracuse, 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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−8°), the warmest in July (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July 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 | 4 | 0° | −8° | 2.4 h | 16 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 1° | −8° | 3.5 h | 13 | 78 |
| MarchMar | 16 | 6° | −4° | 4.8 h | 13 | 89 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 14° | 3° | 6.2 h | 13 | 108 |
| MayMay | 76 | 21° | 9° | 7.2 h | 13 | 98 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 25° | 14° | 7.7 h | 13 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 28° | 17° | 8.3 h | 13 | 114 |
| AugustAug | 75 | 27° | 16° | 7.3 h | 13 | 105 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 23° | 12° | 5.9 h | 11 | 99 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 16° | 6° | 4.3 h | 14 | 121 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 9° | 1° | 3.3 h | 15 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 3° | −4° | 2.1 h | 18 | 110 |
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
43.05° N, 76.15° W · 121 m · America/New_York
Sunshine hours in Syracuse, 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 4.3 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Syracuse, New York, 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 Syracuse, 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, Syracuse, New York has about 14 rainy days with 121 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Syracuse, 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 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 Syracuse, New York
How breezy and how cloudy Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York typically peaks at 17 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 64 % of the sky over Syracuse, New York: 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 Syracuse, New York
How often the day gets hot in Syracuse, New York (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, Syracuse, New York has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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 Syracuse, New York
When Syracuse, 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, it hardly ever snows in Syracuse, New York.
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 Syracuse, New York
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Syracuse, 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.
Syracuse, New York has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 17 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 10 min
- Distance
- 5,530 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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Syracuse vs Ithaca
In October Ithaca has the better holiday weather (score 58 vs 51). During the day Ithaca is 1 °C warmer than Syracuse.
| in October | Syracuse | Ithaca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 51 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Syracuse, New York ranks 17 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
- 17SyracuseThis page16°51
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Frequently asked questions about Syracuse, New York
When is the best time to visit Syracuse, New York?
The best time to visit Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, New York?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Syracuse, New York?
Rain is frequent from October to April; the wettest month is October with 121 mm. The driest month is February with 78 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Syracuse, New York get?
Syracuse, New York gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 2.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Syracuse, New York in?
Syracuse, New York is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Syracuse, New York?
A nonstop flight from London to Syracuse, New York takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Syracuse, New York?
Syracuse, New York has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 76) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 76, summer holidays 74, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 3.