Hartford Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Hartford, Connecticut - CT, USA)

The variable climate of Hartford is influenced by the capital's location within a distinctive 'humid continental' zone. This means that the summer weather is reliably hot and sunny, while during the winter months, visitors can expect chilly days and frosty nights.

December, January and February are always the coldest months in Hartford, when daytime temperatures tend to stay slightly above freezing, quickly dropping to minus temperatures when the sun has set. During an average winter, roughly 40 to 50 inches / 102 cm to 127 cm of snow can be expected - much more some winters, with the majority of the snowy weather coming along in December, January and February. Flurries in March are not unheard off, and even the occasional snowflake in April would not be a surprise to the locals.

March through April soon begins to see a positive change in the climate of Hartford, with warmer, longer days. When May arrives, daytime temperatures are starting to exceed 20°C / 68°F on occasion.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

When the summer climate comes along, the days are much longer and the temperatures frequently exceed 25°C / 77°F, topping 30°C / 86°F on the hottest and sunniest of days.

All of the hot, dry days and high pressure in the summer means that heavy rain is periodic, along with some thunderstorms. During the worst storms, strong windy weather and hail can be quite extreme, although tornadoes and tropical storms in Hartford are rare. In 2011, Hurricane Irene made an appearance in Connecticut, causing considerable damage along the coast, around New Haven.

Hartford Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	1°C / 34°F	-9°C / 16°F
February	2°C / 36°F	-7°C / 19°F
March	8°C / 46°F	-2°C / 28°F
April	16°C / 61°F	3°C / 37°F
May	22°C / 72°F	9°C / 48°F
June	27°C / 81°F	14°C / 57°F
July	29°C / 84°F	17°C / 63°F
August	28°C / 82°F	16°C / 61°F
September	24°C / 75°F	11°C / 52°F
October	18°C / 64°F	4°C / 39°F
November	11°C / 52°F	0°C / 32°F
December	3°C / 37°F	-5°C / 23°F