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Wellfleet (MA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Wellfleet can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Wellfleet can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a chilly 4°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Wellfleet is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1194 mm. Wellfleet offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (130 mm) and August (71 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Wellfleet serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 4.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Nantucket, the United States of America (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Forecast for Wellfleet (MA)

Sat   Dec 21
1°C | -6°C
NW 8 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and  chance of slight rain

broken clouds and chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 22
-4°C | -7°C
NW 11 m/s
2.8 mm
overcast and  chance of snow

overcast and chance of snow

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -6°C
SW 5 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Wellfleet in the United States of America

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Wellfleet?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Wellfleet?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Wellfleet?
    December tops the wettest month list with 130 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Wellfleet?
    August is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Wellfleet?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 301 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.