Autumn (Fall) in New England

Although you may have to forsake swimming, autumnal sports such as biking, canoeing and hiking are best in autumn, and the famous fall foliage is worth it in itself.

Autumn days are still warm and pleasant, nights a bit chilly but not uncomfortably so.

New England's climate, being unpredictable, doesn't let you know whether you're going to have a fine, long autumn with a brilliant fall foliage season, or a dreary, rainy, chill time with few sunny days to admire the fall colors.

But few autumns indeed are entirely unsatisfying. Almost always, at least a week or two of fine days make any rain (or snow!) bearable.

In late October or in November, perhaps after the first nip of frost, you may enjoy a brief Indian summer.

By Thanksgiving (late November), New Englanders are getting in shape for the ski season and shopping for the holidays.

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