Connecticut weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Connecticut, United States. Like most weather services, we show Connecticut at one spot: Bridgeport, its largest city. At 5:45 PM local time it was clear and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
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- Chance of rain
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- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Bridgeport weather
Is it raining in Bridgeport right now?
No. It’s clear and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Bridgeport this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–20° and lows of 3–16°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Bridgeport lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bridgeport?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Connecticut weather by month
When is the best time to visit Connecticut?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Connecticut is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 27°C (80°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Connecticut?
October is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 81 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Connecticut?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F).
Does Connecticut have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bridgeport), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Connecticut
Weather can differ a lot within Connecticut: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | May–Oct | None | 3–27°C | 1,206 mm |
| New Haven | May–Sep | None | 1–29°C | 1,209 mm |
| Stamford | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| North Stamford | May–Oct | None | 2–29°C | 1,236 mm |
| Hartford | May–Sep | None | 0–29°C | 1,202 mm |
| Waterbury | May–Sep | None | 1–29°C | 1,209 mm |
| Norwalk | May–Oct | None | 3–27°C | 1,206 mm |
| Danbury | May–Sep | None | 0–29°C | 1,229 mm |
| East Norwalk | May–Oct | None | 3–27°C | 1,206 mm |
| New Britain | May–Oct | None | 2–28°C | 1,164 mm |
| West Hartford | May–Sep | None | 0–29°C | 1,202 mm |
| Bristol | May–Sep | None | 1–29°C | 1,209 mm |
Cities and towns in Connecticut
- Bridgeport
- New Haven
- Stamford
- North Stamford
- Hartford
- Waterbury
- Norwalk
- Danbury
- East Norwalk
- New Britain
- West Hartford
- Bristol
- Meriden
- Hamden
- Fairfield
- West Haven
- Milford
- Stratford
- City of Milford (balance)
- East Hartford
- Middletown
- Enfield
- Southington
- Shelton
- Norwich
- Trumbull
- West Torrington
- Torrington
- Glastonbury
- Naugatuck
- Manchester
- Newington
- Cheshire
- Branford
- East Haven
- Windsor
- New London
- Wethersfield
- Mansfield City
- Westport
- Farmington
- South Windsor
- North Haven
- Windham
- Guilford
- Bloomfield
- Darien
- Montville Center
- Southbury
- New Canaan
- Waterford
- Madison
- Avon
- Ansonia
- Wallingford Center
- Wilton
- Willimantic
- Wallingford
- Plainville
- Killingly Center
- Wolcott
- Seymour
- Plainfield
- Storrs
- Ledyard