When is the best time to go to New Bedford

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit New Bedford, 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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New Bedford weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit New Bedford 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

New Bedford January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 105mm 5.9hrs 10.6hrs 6°C

Cold and damp weather often prevails in New Bedford during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in New Bedford and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 105mm 4.1 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

New Bedford February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 98mm 6.7hrs 11.6hrs 4°C

February in New Bedford is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in New Bedford 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 (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 98mm 3.9 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

New Bedford March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 107mm 7.6hrs 12.8hrs 4°C

The weather in March in New Bedford is characteristically cool and damp.

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

March is in the spring in New Bedford and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

New Bedford April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 104mm 8.2hrs 14.3hrs 5°C

New Bedford's weather in April is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

April is in the spring in New Bedford and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 104mm 4.1 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

New Bedford May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 91mm 8.9hrs 15.5hrs 9°C

May is a a little damp month in New Bedford 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 a good time to visit New Bedford.

May is in the spring in New Bedford and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 91mm 3.6 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

New Bedford weather in May »

June

New Bedford June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
22°C 83mm 9.6hrs 10.6hrs 14°C

Warm and a little damp weather often prevails in New Bedford during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Bedford, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in New Bedford and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in New Bedford 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

New Bedford July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 76mm 9.5hrs 11.6hrs 19°C

July in New Bedford is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the summer in New Bedford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 76mm 3 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

New Bedford weather in July »

August

New Bedford August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
24°C 107mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs 20°C

The weather in August in New Bedford is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

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

August is in the summer in New Bedford and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 107mm 4.2 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

New Bedford weather in August »

September

New Bedford September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 87mm 8.2hrs 14.3hrs 18°C

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in New Bedford and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 87mm 3.4 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

New Bedford weather in September »

October

New Bedford October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 87mm 7.4hrs 15.5hrs 15°C

October is a a little damp month in New Bedford and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit New Bedford, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in New Bedford and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 87mm 3.4 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

New Bedford weather in October »

November

New Bedford November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 116mm 5.5hrs 10.6hrs 11°C

New Bedford's weather in November is typically cool and damp in nature.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in New Bedford and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 116mm 4.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

New Bedford December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 119mm 5.2hrs 11.6hrs 8°C

December in New Bedford is generally damp with the temperature being cool.

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

December is in the winter in New Bedford and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in New Bedford with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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