Best Time to Visit New Bedford
Best time: Jul, Jun, May, Aug.
Jul is warmest (28.1°C high); Nov is rainiest (118 mm).
New Bedford weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.6 | -6.6 | 111 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 3.8 | -5.7 | 100 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 8.3 | -1 | 115 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 13.6 | 3.5 | 109 | 7.4 |
| May | 19.5 | 9.2 | 93 | 8.6 |
| Jun | 24.8 | 14.3 | 94 | 9.4 |
| Jul | 28.1 | 17.8 | 86 | 9.4 |
| Aug | 27.1 | 17.1 | 109 | 8.3 |
| Sep | 23 | 12.6 | 98 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 17.1 | 6.4 | 100 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 11.4 | 2 | 118 | 3 |
| Dec | 5.7 | -3.5 | 116 | 2.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunMayAug
Beaches: JulAug
Hiking: JunMay
Sightseeing: JulJunMayAug
New Bedford quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New Bedford?
Jul, Jun, May, Aug.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 118 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 28.1°C.
Where to stay
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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