When is the best time to go to Harrisburg
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.
Average temperatures in Harrisburg
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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 11mm | 6.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
The climate in Harrisburg during January can be summarized as cold and dry.
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 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 10mm | 7.6hrs | 11.6hrs |
February in Harrisburg is generally dry with the temperature being 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.
February is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 27mm | 8.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Harrisburg is characteristically cool and dry.
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 cold 10°C (49°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 40mm | 9.2hrs | 14.3hrs |
Harrisburg's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
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.
April is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 72mm | 9.6hrs | 15.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrisburg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 71mm | 11.6hrs | 10.6hrs |
The climate in Harrisburg during June can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 71mm 2.8 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 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 62mm | 11.9hrs | 11.6hrs |
July in Harrisburg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
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.
July is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 62mm 2.4 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 11.9 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 37mm | 11.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Harrisburg is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisburg, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 37mm 1.5 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 32mm | 9.7hrs | 14.3hrs |
Harrisburg's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harrisburg, with some surprisingly 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 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 22mm | 8.3hrs | 15.5hrs |
October is a dry month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Harrisburg, with some inordinately 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 a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 15mm | 6.4hrs | 10.6hrs |
November in Harrisburg is generally dry 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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Harrisburg weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 12mm | 6.2hrs | 11.6hrs |
December in Harrisburg is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Harrisburg for your holidays. The weather is often not a good 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 freezing 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -10°C (13°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Harrisburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.2°C 37.8°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
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