Best Time to Visit New Haven

Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Jul is warmest (29.2°C high); Apr is rainiest (106 mm).

New Haven weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan2.9-6.4942.8
Feb4.3-5.5874.2
Mar9.2-11045.8
Apr15.33.91067.5
May21.59.41048.7
Jun26.414.5949.4
Jul29.217.7979.3
Aug28.117988.3
Sep23.812.6946.6
Oct17.86.3934.7
Nov11.81.91043
Dec5.7-3.41012.5

Average high temperature

Jan 3°
Feb 4°
Mar 9°
Apr 15°
May 22°
Jun 26°
Jul 29°
Aug 28°
Sep 24°
Oct 18°
Nov 12°
Dec 6°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunJulAugSep

Beaches: JulAugJun

Hiking: JunMaySep

Sightseeing: JunJulAugMay

New Haven quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Wet months (Jan, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit New Haven?

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

Apr, about 106 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 29.2°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.