New Haven weather in October (Connecticut, United States of America)

Planning a trip to New Haven in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, New Haven generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

New Haven in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized New Haven climate page with graphs.

 

New Haven, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Hartford, the United States of America (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in New Haven in October?

For visitors traveling to New Haven, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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