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Hartford (CT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hartford can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Hartford can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Hartford is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1257 mm. Hartford experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 145 mm in June, the wettest month, and 82 mm in January, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Hartford can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Hartford (CT)

Sun   Dec 22
-5°C | -13°C
N 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-2°C | -14°C
S 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -5°C
E 3 m/s
3.2 mm
broken clouds and snow

broken clouds and snow

The best time of year to visit Hartford 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 Hartford?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hartford?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hartford?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hartford?
    June tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hartford?
    January is the driest month with 82 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Hartford?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 293 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.