Best time to visit New Bedford

Q: When is the best time to visit New Bedford?

The best time to visit New Bedford is June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in New Bedford?

The hottest time of year in New Bedford is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in New Bedford?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in New Bedford with 119mm on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in New Bedford?

The sunniest time of year in New Bedford is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 61% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in New Bedford?

The sea is usually at its warmest in New Bedford in August when the water temperature reaches 20°C.

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When is the best time to visit New Bedford?

The best time to visit New Bedford is June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in New Bedford?

The hottest time of year in New Bedford is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 81°F with moderate heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in New Bedford?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in New Bedford with 4.7 inches on average. There are normally 12 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in New Bedford?

The sunniest time of year in New Bedford is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 61% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in New Bedford?

The sea is usually at its warmest in New Bedford in August when the water temperature reaches 68°F.

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The weather guide for Massachusetts (New Bedford) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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