Winters in Syracuse are harsh, with temperatures often plummeting below -20°C in January and February, averaging around -3 to -4°C. Spring arrives slowly, with March temperatures gradually warming up to an average of 3°C, while April and May bring more significant increases, reaching highs around 9-14°C. Summers are mild, with June and July averaging a comfortable 21°C, but the mercury rarely rises above 32°C or drops below 8°C. Autumn is a brief respite from winter's chill, with September temperatures still warm at an average of 18°C, before dropping to around 4-5°C by November.