Best time to visit Nantucket

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When is the best time to visit Nantucket?

The best time to visit Nantucket is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Nantucket3
    Jan
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Nantucket3
    Feb
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Nantucket6
    Mar
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Nantucket11
    Apr
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Nantucket16
    May
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Nantucket21
    Jun
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Nantucket25
    Jul
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Nantucket24
    Aug
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Nantucket21
    Sep
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Nantucket17
    Oct
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Nantucket11
    Nov
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Nantucket6
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Nantucket?

The hottest time of year in Nantucket is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 24°C.

Which month has the most rain in Nantucket?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Nantucket with 114mm on average. There are normally 13 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nantucket?

The sunniest time of year in Nantucket is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 61% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Nantucket?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Nantucket in August when the water temperature reaches 20°C.

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The weather guide for Massachusetts (Nantucket) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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