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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
2°C 72mm 5.4hrs 10.7hrs

The weather in January in Harrisburg is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

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.

January is in the winter in Harrisburg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average January is the 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Harrisburg February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 73mm 6.3hrs 11.6hrs

February in Harrisburg is generally reasonably 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 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 73mm 2.9 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Harrisburg March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 89mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Harrisburg is characteristically cool and a little damp.

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 (50°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Harrisburg April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 84mm 8.3hrs 14.2hrs

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

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly 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 a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Harrisburg May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 104mm 9.1hrs 15.4hrs

May is a damp month in Harrisburg and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Harrisburg June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 96mm 10.2hrs 10.7hrs

The climate in Harrisburg during June can be summarized as warm and a little damp.

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

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 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Harrisburg July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 89mm 10.6hrs 11.6hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Harrisburg August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 85mm 9.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisburg, with some surprisingly 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 muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°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 10 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 August »

September

Harrisburg September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 90mm 8hrs 14.2hrs

Harrisburg's weather in September is typically warm and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Harrisburg, with some inordinately 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 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 90mm 3.5 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Harrisburg October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 72mm 6.9hrs 15.4hrs

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

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.

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 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest 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 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Harrisburg November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 88mm 5hrs 10.7hrs

Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Harrisburg during the month of November

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 cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Harrisburg December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 83mm 4.4hrs 11.6hrs

December 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 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 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Harrisburg weather stats

Harrisburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: October 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.8°C 35.2°F
Wettest month: May 104mm 4.1ins
Warmest sea: August 23.2°C 73.8°F
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