Poughkeepsie

What is the climate like in Poughkeepsie?

The best time to visit Poughkeepsie is typically June, the year's most comfortable month (6.7/10). Poughkeepsie is warmest in July, when daily highs average 85°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 24°F (-4°C). The wettest month is typically October and the driest is June; the year sees roughly 48 in (1212 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune — the year's comfort peak (6.7/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 85°F (29°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 24°F (-4°C)
• Wettest monthOctober (4.7 in (118 mm))
• Driest monthJune (3.3 in (84 mm))
• Annual precipitation48 in (1212 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromPoughkeepsie AP, 9 km away (1948-2026)