Cape Cod

Cape Cod Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cape Cod, the United States of America in October.

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Provincetown (P-town) Dennis Falmouth Chatham

Planning a getaway to Cape Cod, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Cape Cod in October

Cape Cod, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Cape Cod generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Provincetown (P-town).

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cape Cod, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Provincetown (P-town) with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Bourne with 128 mm (5 in).

Explore Cape Cod by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cape Cod — and find the best time to visit. (based on Provincetown (P-town))

January4°C (39°F) February3°C (37°F) March6°C (43°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July26°C (79°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November11°C (52°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Cape Cod →

Best Places to Visit in Cape Cod in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cape Cod.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cape Cod

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Cape Cod, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Cape Cod (October)

Precipitation variation in Cape Cod (October)

Provincetown (P-town)

In October Provincetown (P-town) generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Provincetown (P-town) →

Dennis

In October Dennis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
205 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Dennis →

Falmouth

In October Falmouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
205 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Falmouth →

Chatham

In October Chatham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
205 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chatham →

Eastham

In October Eastham generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
205 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Eastham →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cape Cod, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cape Cod in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Provincetown (P-town) 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dennis 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Falmouth 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Chatham 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Eastham 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Sandwich 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Cape Cod weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cape Cod, the United States of America in October?

Cape Cod, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Provincetown (P-town) average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Cape Cod, the United States of America in October?

Daytime temperatures in Provincetown (P-town) peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in October, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Cape Cod, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Cape Cod, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in October. Provincetown (P-town) typically averages about 110 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cape Cod, the United States of America?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cape Cod, the United States of America due to the typically unpleasant weather in Provincetown (P-town).

On average, the best time to visit Cape Cod, the United States of America is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Provincetown (P-town). On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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