Letchworth State Park Travel Guide
Letchworth State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 70°F (21°C) in Letchworth State Park with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 55°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 66%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Letchworth State Park is June, July, August 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 3.8°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Letchworth State Park today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Letchworth State Park
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Coordinates: 42°35′12.1″N 78°3′4″W (42.5867, -78.0511)
Weather in Letchworth State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:27 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 79° / 55°
Rain · 66% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 67° / 57°
Light rain · 50% rain · wind 16 mph
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 | 1:27 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Things to do in Letchworth State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Letchworth State Park.
Best time to visit Letchworth State Park
Go in June, July, August 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Letchworth State Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 109 mi | Toronto |
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 237 mi | Philadelphia |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 239 mi | New Jersey |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 249 mi | New York City |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 253 mi | Virginia |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 258 mi | New York City |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 263 mi | Washington, D.C. |
| Montreal-Trudeau International Airport | YUL | 292 mi | Montreal |
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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 70°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 69% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Letchworth State Park?
June, July, August 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 1:27 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
