When is the best time to go to Princeton

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Princeton 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

Princeton January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 26mm 5.9hrs 10.7hrs

January in Princeton is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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 Princeton.

January is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Princeton with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Princeton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 24mm 6.4hrs 11.6hrs

February in Princeton is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

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

February is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Princeton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 63mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Princeton is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -3°C (28°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 63mm 2.5 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Princeton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 85mm 8.3hrs 14.2hrs

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

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

April is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 85mm 3.4 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Princeton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 109mm 9.4hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 109mm 4.3 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Princeton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 100mm 10.9hrs 10.7hrs

June in Princeton is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

June is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 100mm 3.9 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Princeton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 121mm 11.3hrs 11.6hrs

July in Princeton is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet 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 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Princeton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 102mm 10.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Princeton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Princeton 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 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Princeton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 104mm 8.5hrs 14.2hrs

Princeton's weather in September is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 104mm 4.1 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Princeton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 71mm 7.4hrs 15.4hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 71mm 2.8 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Princeton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 50mm 5.3hrs 10.7hrs

November in Princeton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

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 Princeton.

November is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 50mm 2 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 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Princeton December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 37mm 4.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Princeton is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

December is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 37mm 1.4 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Princeton weather stats

Princeton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Driest month: February 24mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11.3hrs
Coldest month: January -0.6°C 30.9°F
Wettest month: July 121mm 4.8ins
Warmest sea: August 20.8°C 69.4°F
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