Massachusetts weather in October
Considering a trip to Massachusetts this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Massachusetts in October?
Massachusetts is a region in the United States of America. October in Massachusetts generally has moderate temperatures, with high precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 15°C in Hancock to 18°C in Seekonk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Seekonk and 4°C in Hancock.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Winthrop with an average of 109 mm to high rainfall in Greenfield with 134 mm. Meanwhile, Boston enjoys approximately 207 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Massachusetts in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Massachusetts climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Massachusetts?
Boston
In October Boston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Rockport
In October Rockport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Provincetown
In October Provincetown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gloucester
In October Gloucester generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cambridge
In October Cambridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Massachusetts, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Massachusetts?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Boston, October 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.
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