Best Time to Visit Letchworth State Park
Best time to visit Letchworth State Park: June, July and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Letchworth State Park
Go in June, July and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Letchworth State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 16° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 18° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 28° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 37° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 57° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 79° | 61° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 75° | 58° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 53° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 43° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 46° | 32° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 24° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Letchworth State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Letchworth State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 47 mi | 50°F | +35°F warmer | 46 in |
| Niagara Falls | 61 mi | 50°F | +35°F warmer | 42 in |
| Niagara Falls State Park | 62 mi | 50°F | +35°F warmer | 42 in |
| Watkins Glen State Park | 62 mi | 51°F | +35°F warmer | 40 in |
| Niagara Falls | 62 mi | 50°F | +35°F warmer | 42 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Letchworth State Park is a state park in New York. Letchworth State Park is known for the Grand Canyon of the East.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Letchworth State Park with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 44°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Letchworth State Park is June, July and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 16°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 109 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls and CN Tower.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is 7.7°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Letchworth State Park today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Letchworth State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:39 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 55° / 37°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 5 mph
🌦️ 58° / 44°
Drizzle · 25% rain · wind 17 mph
Things to do in Letchworth State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Letchworth State Park.
Quick facts about Letchworth State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 42°35′12.1″N 78°3′4″W (42.5867, -78.0511) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Known for | the Grand Canyon of the East |
| Local time | 8:39 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July and September |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Letchworth State Park?
Letchworth State Park is a state park in New York. Its coordinates are 42.5867, -78.0511. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Letchworth State Park right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Letchworth State Park?
June, July and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Letchworth State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Letchworth State Park in?
Letchworth State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:39 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Letchworth State Park?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 109 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 237 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 239 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Letchworth State Park?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
