Updated October 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park Weather by Month
Saratoga National Historical Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 84°F and a low of 61°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 32°F and an average low of 14°F. July is the wettest month, with about 5 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 17 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 10 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Saratoga National Historical Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
84°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
14°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
5.0 in avg
Snowiest month
Jan
16.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.2 h of daylight
Average weather at Saratoga by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F | 14°F | 3.4 in | 16.5 in | 9.2 h |
| February | 35°F | 16°F | 2.7 in | 15.7 in | 10.3 h |
| March | 45°F | 25°F | 3.4 in | 11.4 in | 11.6 h |
| April | 60°F | 36°F | 3.8 in | 1.8 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 14.5 h |
| June | 80°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in | 15.2 h |
| July | 84°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in | 14.9 h |
| August | 82°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| September | 75°F | 52°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 62°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in | 10.8 h |
| November | 49°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 2.9 in | 9.5 h |
| December | 37°F | 22°F | 3.9 in | 15.1 in | 8.8 h |
| Year total | 46.4 in | 63.5 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00307484, 10 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Saratoga is at that time of year.
Saratoga weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 32°F in January, between 37°F in December and 35°F in February, with average lows between 14°F and 22°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 10 inches of precipitation, about 22% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 47 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.8 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 45°F in March to 73°F in May, with average lows between 25°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 11.1 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 13 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.6 hours in March to 14.5 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 84°F in July, between 80°F in June and 82°F in August, with average lows between 56°F and 61°F. Together the three months average 13.9 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.2 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 75°F in September to 49°F in November, with average lows between 31°F and 52°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 11.4 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 3 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.5 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed information.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Saratoga
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 43.00°N, 73.63°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Saratoga National Historical Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.2× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Saratoga National Historical Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Saratoga.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Saratoga National Historical Park, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 61°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 10 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Saratoga National Historical Park, with an average low of 14°F and an average high of 32°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 5 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.7 inches. The station records about 46.4 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 10 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 64 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 17 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00307484), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.