Winthrop (MA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Winthrop experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to cold weather.
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
The climate in Winthrop is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Winthrop has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1217 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Winthrop offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between December (129 mm) and September (76 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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Winthrop serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 10.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in February to 20°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Winthrop.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 72%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 5 m/s to 7 m/s. It is lower in June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
clear and no rain almost clear and no rain overcast and sleetForecast for Winthrop (MA)
7 m/s
5 m/s
4 m/s
The best time of year to visit Winthrop in the United States of America
During the months of June 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:
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 76 mm of precipitation.
May 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.
