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Harrisburg Weather by Month

Best time to visit Harrisburg
May–June
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
30°C average high
Wettest month
Sep
126.9mm
Coolest month
Jan
2.7°C average high
Peak comfort score
82
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 2.7°-5.2°72mm 10.114
February 4.4°-4.7°68.8mm 8.523
March 9.7°-0.7°85.8mm 9.644
April 16.6°4.9°97.4mm 11.666
May 22.4°10.8°115.6mm 13.174
June 27.3°16°114.6mm 11.775
July 30°18.6°120.3mm 11.365
August 28.6°17.5°115.3mm 10.772
September 24.5°13.2°126.9mm 9.282
October 17.6°6.9°96.9mm 10.771
November 11.3°1.4°67.3mm 8.754
December 5.2°-2.6°90.1mm 10.225

Averages from HARRISBURG 1 NE, PA US, 1.5km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 2.7°C with nights around -5.2°C. Expect roughly 10.1 wet days totalling 72mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 4.4°C with nights around -4.7°C. Expect roughly 8.5 wet days totalling 68.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 9.7°C with nights around -0.7°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 85.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 16.6°C with nights around 4.9°C. Expect roughly 11.6 wet days totalling 97.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 22.4°C with nights around 10.8°C. Expect roughly 13.1 wet days totalling 115.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 27.3°C with nights around 16°C. Expect roughly 11.7 wet days totalling 114.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 30°C with nights around 18.6°C. Expect roughly 11.3 wet days totalling 120.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 28.6°C with nights around 17.5°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 115.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 24.5°C with nights around 13.2°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 126.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 17.6°C with nights around 6.9°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 96.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 11.3°C with nights around 1.4°C. Expect roughly 8.7 wet days totalling 67.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Harrisburg averages a daily high of 5.2°C with nights around -2.6°C. Expect roughly 10.2 wet days totalling 90.1mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Harrisburg peaks at 82.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Harrisburg?

Based on 30 years of records, May–June scores highest for comfort in Harrisburg, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Harrisburg?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 30°C.

What is the wettest month in Harrisburg?

September is the wettest, averaging 126.9mm of rain across roughly 9.2 wet days.

How cold does Harrisburg get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 2.7°C.

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