Climate Insights for Darien

Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
February
-1°C low
Wettest
December
117mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Darien is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1158mm of precipitation falls per year. Darien receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Darien is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 63cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -1° Feb Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Mar Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Apr Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Jul Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 22° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Oct Max: 18° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° Dec Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Darien vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 17mm Feb Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 1mm May Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 1mm Dec Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 7mm
Precipitation
Snow

Darien is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1158mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 96mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 117mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 80mm. That's 38mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 63cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 22km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 19km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Darien is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Darien, which began on March 20, 2026. Darien is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 286mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 282mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 288mm for the season, averaging 96mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -1 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 303mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr 10°
May 16°
Jun 21°
Jul 25°
Aug 24°
Sep 20°
Oct 15°
Nov
Dec

The best time to visit Darien is during May, June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 87mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Darien based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-1 °C
4 °C
21 km/h
98 mm
17 cm
Feb
-1 °C
5 °C
21 km/h
87 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
2 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
101 mm
17 cm
Apr
7 °C
14 °C
21 km/h
98 mm
1 cm
May
12 °C
20 °C
18 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
18 °C
19 km/h
106 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
12 °C
21 km/h
80 mm
1 cm
Dec
2 °C
7 °C
20 km/h
117 mm
7 cm
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