Nantucket Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Nantucket, the United States of America this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Nantucket in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Nantucket.

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

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 116 mm (4.6 in) in Nantucket.

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Nantucket sees around 205 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Nantucket by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nantucket - and find the best time to visit. (based on Nantucket)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November12°C (54°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nantucket in October

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

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 Nantucket

What is the weather like in October for the most popular destinonation in Nantucket, the United States of America?

Nantucket

In October Nantucket 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 mixed that month.

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October
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September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°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
83 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
less favorable
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Nantucket weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Nantucket, the United States of America brings mixed weather. In Nantucket, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

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

Average temperatures in Nantucket, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Nantucket.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Nantucket, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Nantucket sits around 116 mm (4.6 in).

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Nantucket, the United States of America due to the typically mixed weather in Nantucket.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Nantucket. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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