Best Time to Visit Nantucket
Best time to visit Nantucket: June and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Nantucket
Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Nantucket month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 30° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 31° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 38° | 5,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 44° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 52° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 61° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 72° | 68° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 71° | 68° | 1,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 67° | 64° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 57° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 46° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Nantucket compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Nantucket.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard | 29 mi | 53°F | about the same | 45 in |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | 47 mi | 51°F | 33°F cooler | 42 in |
| Newport | 64 mi | 52°F | about the same | 46 in |
| Providence | 77 mi | 52°F | about the same | 50 in |
| Rhode Island | 77 mi | 52°F | about the same | 50 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts. Nantucket is an island known for whaling history and grey-shingled cottages.
Right now it is 60°F (15°C) in Nantucket with overcast. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 57°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Nantucket is June and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 88 mi away. Nearby highlights include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park and Times Square.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 68°F is 7.6°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Nantucket today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Nantucket right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:19 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 65° / 60°
Drizzle · 55% rain · wind 18 mph
🌧️ 60° / 58°
Showers · 43% rain · wind 23 mph
Things to do in Nantucket
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Nantucket.
Quick facts about Nantucket
| Type | Island |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°17′0.6″N 70°5′58.2″W (41.2835, -70.0995) |
| Known for | whaling history and grey-shingled cottages |
| Local time | 9:19 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nantucket?
Nantucket is an island in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 41.2835, -70.0995. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Nantucket right now?
It is currently 60°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 92% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Nantucket?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Nantucket, which has a temperate climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Nantucket in?
Nantucket observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:19 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Nantucket?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 88 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 197 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 200 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nantucket?
Popular options include Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
