Average Monthly Sunshine in Hartford (CT)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Hartford receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Hartford. Expect long, bright days with 293 hours in July and darker periods with just 139 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2580 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Hartford. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Hartford’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Hartford enjoys an average of 2580 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Hartford’s wettest month, receives 110 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 26°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Hartford Precipitation page.