Best time to visit Hartford, CT

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Hartford runs from April through October — 7 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
36.8°F
Low
20.3°F
Precip
2.94 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 17m

February Cold
High
39.5°F
Low
22.1°F
Precip
2.57 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 23m

March Cool
High
47.6°F
Low
29.6°F
Precip
3.51 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Good
High
60.1°F
Low
40.0°F
Precip
3.79 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 8m

May Excellent
High
70.9°F
Low
50.1°F
Precip
3.43 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

June Excellent
High
79.6°F
Low
59.8°F
Precip
3.88 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 59m

July Good
High
84.6°F
Low
65.7°F
Precip
3.87 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 45m

August Good
High
83.0°F
Low
64.2°F
Precip
3.48 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 41m

September Excellent
High
75.6°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
3.97 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
63.7°F
Low
44.3°F
Precip
4.20 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 51m

November Cool
High
52.1°F
Low
34.6°F
Precip
3.44 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 35m

December Cold
High
41.7°F
Low
25.9°F
Precip
3.75 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 59m

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