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Weather in February in Massachusetts

Are you planning a trip a to Massachusetts in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Massachusetts in February?

Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. February in Massachusetts generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Hancock at -0°C to cold in Edgartown at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -4°C in Edgartown and -11°C in Hancock. In numerous regions in the United States of America, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Williamstown with an average of 78 mm to high snow/rainfall in Scituate with 114 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Boston usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Massachusetts in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Massachusetts climate page.

Where to go in Massachusetts in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Massachusetts on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

Weather conditions Weather
Temperatures
Precipitation
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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Massachusetts?

Boston

In February Boston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Boston
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
162 hours 
90 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-6°C 
168 hours 
103 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-1°C 
212 hours 
114 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Boston

Rockport

In February Rockport generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rockport
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
162 hours 
105 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February February
2°C 
-6°C 
168 hours 
109 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-2°C 
212 hours 
120 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Rockport

Provincetown

In February Provincetown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Provincetown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
4°C 
-3°C 
100 mm 
14 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-4°C 
98 mm 
11 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
6°C 
-0°C 
106 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Provincetown

Gloucester

In February Gloucester generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gloucester
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-5°C 
162 hours 
96 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-6°C 
168 hours 
103 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
7°C 
-2°C 
212 hours 
117 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Gloucester

Cambridge

In February Cambridge generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Cambridge
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
3°C 
-6°C 
162 hours 
89 mm 
12 days 
poor 
February February
3°C 
-7°C 
168 hours 
105 mm 
10 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
8°C 
-2°C 
212 hours 
114 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Cambridge

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Massachusetts, in the United States of America.

Is February the best time to visit Massachusetts?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Boston, February may not be the ideal time to visit Massachusetts.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Boston. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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