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
4°C 69mm 5.1hrs 10.9hrs

January is a reasonably dry month in Princeton and the temperature is generally cold.

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

January is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Princeton with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Princeton February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 71mm 5.7hrs 11.7hrs

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

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.

February is in the winter in Princeton and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest 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 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Princeton March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 88mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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.

March is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Princeton with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Princeton April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 88mm 7.8hrs 14hrs

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

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 Princeton.

April is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°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 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Princeton May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 101mm 8.4hrs 15.1hrs

May is a damp month in Princeton 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 Princeton.

May is in the spring in Princeton and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 101mm 4 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Princeton June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 86mm 8.9hrs 10.9hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Princeton, with some particularly 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 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Princeton with around 86mm 3.4 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Princeton July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 107mm 8.4hrs 11.7hrs

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

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

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

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 107mm 4.2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Princeton August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 86mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Princeton, with some surprisingly 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 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 86mm 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Princeton September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 82mm 7.3hrs 14hrs

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

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Princeton, with some extremely 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 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 82mm 3.2 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Princeton October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 72mm 6.9hrs 15.1hrs

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

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.

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 (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 72mm 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Princeton November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 71mm 5.3hrs 10.9hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Princeton during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Princeton and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd 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 12 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
6°C 75mm 4.6hrs 11.7hrs

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

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 cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Princeton with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Princeton weather stats

Princeton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 27.2°C 81°F
Driest month: January 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: October 6.9hrs
Coldest month: January 4.3°C 39.7°F
Wettest month: July 107mm 4.2ins
Warmest sea: August 25.4°C 77.7°F
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