Climate

Albany weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: May, August, September, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	33°F	16°F	2.6 in	15.6 in	13
February	36°F	18°F	2.3 in	13.7 in	11
March	45°F	26°F	3.1 in	12.0 in	12
April	59°F	37°F	3.1 in	1.6 in	12
May	71°F	48°F	3.4 in	0.10 in	13
June	79°F	57°F	4.0 in	0.00 in	12
July	84°F	62°F	4.5 in	0.00 in	11
August	82°F	61°F	3.8 in	0.00 in	11
September	74°F	53°F	3.7 in	0.00 in	10
October	62°F	41°F	3.9 in	0.30 in	11
November	49°F	32°F	3.0 in	2.6 in	11
December	38°F	23°F	3.3 in	13.3 in	13

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap, Ny Us (6.8 mi away, 312 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Albany?

July, with an average high of 84°F and low of 62°F.

What is the coldest month in Albany?

January, with an average low of 16°F and high of 33°F.

When does it rain most in Albany?

July is the wettest month, averaging 4.5 in of precipitation; the year totals about 40.7 inches.

Does it snow in Albany?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 59 inches a year, mostly in January and February.

What is the best time to visit Albany?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, May, August, September.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Albany Ap weather station, 6.8 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.