Our verdict
The best time to visit Lake George is November
In the summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 24℃ (76℉) in Lake George. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -13℃ (9℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Lake George in August, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Lake George usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Lake George, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Lake George seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Lake George as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Lake George is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Lake George
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Lake George for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Lake George climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Lake George for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Lake George in January
- Average temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in February
- Average temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in March
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in April
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in May
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in June
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 46%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 11 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lake George in July
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 57%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Lake George in August
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 56%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Lake George in September
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Lake George in October
- Average temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in November
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Lake George in December
- Average temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -12℃ (10℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 22 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Lake George in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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