Our verdict
The best time to visit Watkins Glen is October
The very hottest temperatures in Watkins Glen get to around 28℃ (83℉) in the height of summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -12℃ (11℉) around January.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Watkins Glen when the days are longest, you should visit in July. May sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
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Watkins Glen seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Watkins Glen as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen
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 Watkins Glen 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.
Watkins Glen 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 Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in January
- Average temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in February
- Average temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (19℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Watkins Glen in June
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings, and t-shirts and light gear for the daytime.
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Watkins Glen in July
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Watkins Glen in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 79%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Watkins Glen in September
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Watkins Glen in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 17 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 Watkins Glen in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Watkins Glen in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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Watkins Glen in December
- Average temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Watkins Glen 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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