The climate in Hartford during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hartford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.5°C 63.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
| Average temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.8°C 60.5°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Hartford with around 90mm 3.5 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Hartford in October 2025.
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| Hottest month: | July | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.7°C 33.3°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 101mm 4ins |