What’s the climate like in Massachusetts?
The current climate of Massachusetts features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 3°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -7°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Massachusetts in recent years was 38°C in July 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -14°C in January 2019.
On average, Massachusetts gets 1377 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 145 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Massachusetts?
The best time to visit Massachusetts for pleasant to warm weather is April through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Massachusetts.
Climate Table of Massachusetts
The climate table of Massachusetts shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -6 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 1 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 73 | 69 | 104 | 66 | 155 | 112 | 148 | 88 | 214 | 175 | 108 |
| Snow (cm) | 26 | 83 | 26 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 1,6 | 6,1 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1377 mm per year, averaging 115 mm per month
- Snowfall: 145 cm per year
- Driest months: 65 mm in January, 66 mm in May and 69 mm in March
- Wettest months: 214 mm in October, 175 mm in November and 155 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Massachusetts
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Massachusetts, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Massachusetts
This graph shows how much precipitation Massachusetts, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Massachusetts
This graph shows how much snow Massachusetts, Massachusetts, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Massachusetts
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Massachusetts, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Massachusetts
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Massachusetts, Massachusetts. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Massachusetts
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Massachusetts
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Massachusetts by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Massachusetts. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
