Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification New England features a humid continental climate (Dfb). Temperatures typically range between -10 °C (15 °F) and 23 °C (73 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -38 °C (-36 °F) or can rise to as high as 41 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 452 mm (17.8 inches) and receives 74 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. New England enjoys an average of 3163 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 8 hours 37 minutes to 15 hours 45 minutes per day.
The warmest months in New England are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 23 °C (68 - 73 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -10 to -4 °C (15 - 25 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, New England experiences 70 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 162 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 9°C (49°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
41°C (105°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
| Mean maximum | 8°C (47°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Average high | -3°C (27°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
| Daily mean | -7°C (19°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
| Average low | -12°C (11°F) |
-15°C (6°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
| Mean minimum | -28°C (-19°F) |
-28°C (-19°F) |
-19°C (-1°F) |
-12°C (11°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-22°C (-8°F) |
| Minimum | -38°C (-36°F) |
-37°C (-34°F) |
-29°C (-19°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-19°C (-2°F) |
-19°C (-2°F) |
-29°C (-20°F) |
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New England usually has the most precipitation in May, July and August, with an average of 9 rainy days and 62 mm (2.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in New England are January, February and November. On average, 14 mm (0.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 11 (0.4) | 17 (0.7) | 22 (0.9) | 32 (1.3) | 63 (2.5) | 46 (1.8) | 58 (2.3) | 66 (2.6) | 52 (2.0) | 52 (2.0) | 16 (0.6) | 18 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
The sunniest months in New England are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in New England: January, November and December receive an average of 5 hours 53 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 155 | 204 | 245 | 265 | 309 | 376 | 382 | 341 | 271 | 226 | 196 | 189 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 2m | 10h 20m | 11h 57m | 13h 37m | 15h 2m | 15h 45m | 15h 21m | 14h 4m | 12h 29m | 10h 49m | 9h 22m | 8h 37m |
New England experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly New England UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in New England. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about New England's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.