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Hartford Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Convention Center: Connecticut Convention Center
Airport: Bradley International Airport (BDL)

Population 1,188,241 Destination Type Listings
Hotels 200 • Golf destination
Hotel Rooms 38,000 • Historic destination
Unique Venues 80  
Restaurants 100  
Average Hotel Room Rate $112
Average Daily Food Cost $49
Approximate Taxi Fares from BDL to Downtown $44
Approximate Weekly Car Rental Cost $270

Nearby Cities

City Distance Est. Driving Time Est. Min. Flying Time Est. Flight Cost
Providence, RI 75 mi 1 hr 32 min 3 hr 23 min* $460+
Boston, MA 100 mi 1 hr 43 min 3 hr 15 min* $480+
Albany, NY 111 mi 1 hr 57 min 3 hr 6 min* $425+
New York, NY 117 mi 2 hr 14 min 1 hr 3 min $280+
Philadelphia, PA 216 mi 3 hr 53 min 1 hr 10 min $425+
Washington, DC 343 mi 5+ hrs 1 hr 23 min $450+

*Non-stop flights not available to this destination.

Hartford Climate Information

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High -°F 66 73 87 96 97 101 102 101 101 91 83 74
Rec High -°C 18 22 30 35 36 38 38 38 38 32 28 23
Avg High -°F 34 37 46 60 71 80 85 82 74 64 51 38
Avg High -°C 1 2 7 15 21 26 29 27 23 17 10 3
Avg Low -°F 17 19 28 38 47 57 62 60 52 41 33 22
Avg Low -°C -8 -7 -2 3 8 13 16 15 11 5 -- -5
Rec Low -°F -26 -21 -8 9 28 37 44 36 27 17 1 -14
Rec Low -°C -32 -32 -29 -12 -2 2 6 2 -2 -8 -17 -25
Rainfall - in. 3.4 3.1 3.9 3.9 3.7 3.5 3.3 4 3.8 3.6 4.1 3.9
Rainfall - cm. 8 7 9 9 9 8 8 10 9 9 10 9

Hartford experiences four distinct seasons, ranging from warm, muggy summers to cold, snowy winters. The average annual rainfall is 44 inches and annual snowfall averages 48 inches, occurring most heavily from mid-November to late March. The city's warmest month is July, with average high temperatures in the mid-80s. January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures in the mid-30s.

Late spring and early fall are popular times to visit Hartford, as mild temperatures range between the 60s and 70s during these times. Fall visits are especially ideal, as the season offers a spectacular display of colorful foliage and crisp, fresh air.