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New Haven Weather by Month

Best time to visit New Haven
May–June
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
28.7°C average high
Wettest month
Apr
106.6mm
Coolest month
Jan
3.8°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 3.8°-4.4°60.8mm 9.420
February 4.9°-4.2°65.9mm 8.725
March 8.9°-0.3°89.3mm 9.941
April 14.8°4.7°106.6mm 10.762
May 20.1°10.2°89.3mm 12.575
June 25.1°15.5°92.9mm 11.577
July 28.7°19.5°87.1mm 10.572
August 27.9°18.8°87.7mm 9.877
September 24.4°14.7°103.2mm 9.282
October 18.2°8.6°102.2mm 10.673
November 12.4°2.7°71.2mm 958
December 6.8°-1.2°97.9mm 11.231

Averages from NEW HAVEN TWEED AIRPORT, CT US, 6.4km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in New Haven averages a daily high of 3.8°C with nights around -4.4°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 60.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in New Haven averages a daily high of 4.9°C with nights around -4.2°C. Expect roughly 8.7 wet days totalling 65.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in New Haven averages a daily high of 8.9°C with nights around -0.3°C. Expect roughly 9.9 wet days totalling 89.3mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in New Haven averages a daily high of 14.8°C with nights around 4.7°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 106.6mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in New Haven averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 10.2°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 89.3mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in New Haven averages a daily high of 25.1°C with nights around 15.5°C. Expect roughly 11.5 wet days totalling 92.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in New Haven averages a daily high of 28.7°C with nights around 19.5°C. Expect roughly 10.5 wet days totalling 87.1mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in New Haven averages a daily high of 27.9°C with nights around 18.8°C. Expect roughly 9.8 wet days totalling 87.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in New Haven averages a daily high of 24.4°C with nights around 14.7°C. Expect roughly 9.2 wet days totalling 103.2mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in New Haven averages a daily high of 18.2°C with nights around 8.6°C. Expect roughly 10.6 wet days totalling 102.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in New Haven averages a daily high of 12.4°C with nights around 2.7°C. Expect roughly 9 wet days totalling 71.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

December

December in New Haven averages a daily high of 6.8°C with nights around -1.2°C. Expect roughly 11.2 wet days totalling 97.9mm. 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. New Haven peaks at 82.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit New Haven?

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

What is the hottest month in New Haven?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 28.7°C.

What is the wettest month in New Haven?

April is the wettest, averaging 106.6mm of rain across roughly 10.7 wet days.

How cold does New Haven get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 3.8°C.

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