When is the best time to go to Harrisburg

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Harrisburg, United States. 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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Harrisburg weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Harrisburg 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

Harrisburg January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 76mm 5.2hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 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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February

Harrisburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 81mm 5.8hrs 11.7hrs

February in Harrisburg is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.

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

February is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Harrisburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 123mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Harrisburg is characteristically cool and wet.

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

March is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Harrisburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 111mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

Harrisburg's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Harrisburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 129mm 9.6hrs 15.1hrs

May is a wet month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Harrisburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 100mm 11hrs 10.9hrs

The weather in June in Harrisburg is characteristically hot and a little damp.

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 Harrisburg.

June is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Harrisburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 102mm 11hrs 11.7hrs

July in Harrisburg is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrisburg weather in July »

August

Harrisburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 85mm 10.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Harrisburg is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

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

August is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Harrisburg weather in August »

September

Harrisburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 77mm 8.8hrs 14hrs

Harrisburg's weather in September is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Harrisburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 74mm 7.6hrs 15.1hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Harrisburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 103mm 5.2hrs 10.9hrs

November is a damp month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally cool.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Harrisburg weather in November »

December

Harrisburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 103mm 4.5hrs 11.7hrs

December in Harrisburg is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 103mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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Harrisburg weather stats

Harrisburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: October 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: May 129mm 5.1ins
Warmest sea: August 24°C 75.2°F
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