Costs
$100-180 per day
Expect moderate costs for lodging, meals, and galleries; cheaper off-season.
Safety
Generally safe with low crime
Small-town safety; be alert for petty theft in busy tourist spots.
Best Time
Late spring through early fall (May-Oct)
Best for festivals, hiking, and pleasant weather; winter is cold and quiet.
The 1969 "Woodstock" music festival did not take place in Woodstock; it was held in Bethel, NY, roughly 60 miles away.
Local Time
12:37 AM
GMT-5
Weather
Overcast 68°F
Overcast
Population
25,189

Why Visit Woodstock?#

An enduring arts colony with a music legacy that extends far beyond its size, the town draws painters, musicians and wellness seekers alike. Byrdcliffe and the galleries along Tinker Street anchor a lively creative scene, and references to the Woodstock Festival give the place a storied musical identity. Expect farm-to-table cafes, craft studios and regular live music that make the creative energy both accessible and infectious.

Best Things to Do in Woodstock#

Best Time to Visit Woodstock#

Late spring through early fall is the best time to visit Woodstock for pleasant weather and outdoor events. Winters are cold and snowy, so plan indoor activities then or avoid that season.

Winter

December - February

-10°C to 5°C (14°F to 41°F)

Winters are bitter and snowy with frequent freezes; downtown is quiet, roads can be slick, and outdoor sightseeing feels slow unless you like winter solitude.

Spring/Fall

March - May; September - November

0°C to 22°C (32°F to 72°F)

Spring and fall offer crisp air, blooming parks, and colorful foliage; perfect for B&B stays, walks around the square, and fewer tourists.

Summer

June - August

15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

Summers are warm and occasionally humid but ideal for farmers’ markets, outdoor concerts, and lake day trips; bring insect repellent for evenings.

Climate

Woodstock's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (927 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-9°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

How to Get to Woodstock#

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Woodstock#

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  • Walking - Harpers Ferry’s historic center and river overlooks are compact and best explored on foot once you’re in town; streets are steep in places.
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Where to Eat in Woodstock#