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Greenwich (CT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Greenwich experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Greenwich is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Greenwich has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1221 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Greenwich offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between June (130 mm) and November (77 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Greenwich serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 9.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: New York City, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Forecast for Greenwich (CT)

Sun   Dec 22
-5°C | -11°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-2°C | -12°C
SW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -4°C
W 4 m/s
2.6 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

The best time of year to visit Greenwich in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Greenwich?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Greenwich?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Greenwich?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Greenwich?
    June tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Greenwich?
    November is the driest month with 77 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Greenwich?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 271 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.