Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

New London (CT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in New London is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In New London, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a chilly 4°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -6°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

New London experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1258 mm of precipitation annually. The wettest period in New London occurs in December, which receives around 129 mm of precipitation. During the driest month, November, New London experiences moderate rainfall, totaling approximately 94 mm. The consistent precipitation levels throughout the year contribute to a relatively stable climate.

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

Sunshine over the year

In New London, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 4.6 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (66 KM, 41 Miles).

Forecast for New London (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 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -4°C
W 4 m/s
0.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

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

During the months of 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:
  • Which is the warmest month in New London?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in New London?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in New London?
    December tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in New London?
    November is the driest month with 94 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in New London?
    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.