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Connecticut fall foliage

In a typical year, fall color in Connecticut peaks from about October 18 around Litchfield (1,080 ft) to about October 23 around Hartford (60 ft).

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Peak calendar

Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s status.

DestinationSep 1Oct 1Nov 1Today
LitchfieldPeak Oct 18 · best Oct 17–Oct 25
Peak Oct 18
HartfordPeak Oct 23 · best Oct 22–Oct 30
Peak Oct 23

Trees behind the color

Common questions

When is peak fall foliage in Connecticut?

In a typical year, fall color in Connecticut peaks from about October 18 around Litchfield (1,080 ft) to about October 23 around Hartford (60 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.

Where does fall color peak first in Connecticut?

Litchfield is usually first among the Connecticut destinations we track, with peak around October 18. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.

Where is the latest fall color in Connecticut?

Hartford usually peaks last, around October 23. If you miss peak up high, head downhill or toward the coast.

What trees give Connecticut its fall color?

The biggest contributors here include sugar maple, red maple, paper birch, northern red oak, american beech, staghorn sumac.

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