What’s the climate like in Provincetown?
The current climate of Provincetown features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Provincetown in recent years was 34°C in July 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -11°C in February 2016.
On average, Provincetown gets 2693 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 60 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Provincetown?
The best time to visit Provincetown for pleasant to warm weather is June and July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Provincetown.
Climate Table of Provincetown
The climate table of Provincetown 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) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 113 | 115 | 102 | 134 | 144 | 59 | 55 | 227 | 189 | 139 | 538 | 878 |
| Snow (cm) | 19 | 22 | 13 | 1,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 2,9 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in January and February
- Precipitation*: 2693 mm per year, averaging 224 mm per month
- Snowfall: 60 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in July, 59 mm in June and 102 mm in March
- Wettest months: 878 mm in December, 538 mm in November and 227 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Provincetown
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Provincetown, 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 Provincetown
This graph shows how much precipitation Provincetown, 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 Provincetown
This graph shows how much snow Provincetown, 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 Provincetown
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Provincetown
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Provincetown, 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 Provincetown
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Provincetown, 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 Provincetown
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Provincetown, 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 Provincetown by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Provincetown. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
