When is the best time to go to Harpenden

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harpenden, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Harpenden weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harpenden are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Harpenden January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 63mm 1.9hrs 9.7hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Harpenden and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Harpenden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Harpenden February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 45mm 2.6hrs 11.1hrs

February in Harpenden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Harpenden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Harpenden March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 56mm 3.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Harpenden is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Harpenden and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Harpenden April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 52mm 5.1hrs 15hrs

Harpenden's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Harpenden.

April is in the spring in Harpenden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 52mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Harpenden May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 54mm 6.6hrs 16.9hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Harpenden and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Harpenden, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Harpenden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Harpenden June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 57mm 7.1hrs 9.7hrs

The climate in Harpenden during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Harpenden, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Harpenden and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harpenden with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Harpenden July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 48mm 6.6hrs 11.1hrs

July in Harpenden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harpenden, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Harpenden and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Harpenden August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 55mm 6.4hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Harpenden is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harpenden, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Harpenden and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Harpenden September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 56mm 5.2hrs 15hrs

Harpenden's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Harpenden, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Harpenden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Harpenden October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 65mm 3.8hrs 16.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Harpenden and the temperature is generally mild.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Harpenden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Harpenden November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 64mm 2.5hrs 9.7hrs

The weather in November in Harpenden is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Harpenden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Harpenden December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 69mm 1.8hrs 11.1hrs

December in Harpenden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harpenden for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Harpenden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harpenden with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Harpenden weather stats

Harpenden weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.1°C 70°F
Driest month: February 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: August 6.4hrs
Coldest month: January 6°C 42.8°F
Wettest month: December 69mm 2.7ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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