Rochester's winters are typically cool and unpredictable, with temperatures ranging from just below freezing to mild highs in the mid-teens. As spring approaches, temperatures gradually rise, with March often feeling like a transitional month between winter and warmer weather. By May and June, Rochester is enjoying pleasant summers with average highs in the mid-twenties, while July and August are usually the warmest months of the year. Autumn brings a return to more variable weather, with September and October experiencing mild temperatures before dropping back down into cooler conditions by November and December.