County in Massachusetts

Best Time to Visit Suffolk County

Best time to visit Suffolk County: June and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌙 60°F now🕔 7:55 AM local📅 Best: June and August👥 780.000

Best time to visit Suffolk County

Go in June and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January☆☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

Climate in Suffolk County month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January35°21°4,3 in☆☆☆☆
February37°21°2,3 in★★☆☆☆
March49°32°5,4 in★★☆☆☆
April57°40°3,3 in★★★☆☆
May68°51°5,1 in★★★★
June80°62°2,6 in★★★★
July84°67°4,9 in★★★★
August80°63°3,0 in★★★★
September73°58°4,4 in★★★★
October64°48°2,9 in★★★★
November51°36°2,3 in★★★☆☆
December41°27°4,9 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Suffolk County compares with nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Suffolk County.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Area Code 6170 mi51°Fabout the same45 in
Boston0 mi51°Fabout the same45 in
ZIP Code 021080 mi51°Fabout the same45 in
Boston Logan International Airport3 mi52°Fabout the same46 in
Providence41 mi52°Fabout the same52 in

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Summary

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Suffolk County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 780.000.

Right now it is 60°F (15°C) in Suffolk County with clear. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 60°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Suffolk County is June and August. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 84°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 21°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 3 mi away. Nearby highlights include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Franconia Notch State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 81°F is in line with the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Suffolk County today at 9.9/10. 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 Suffolk County right now

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60°F
Clear · feels like 60°F
Humidity90%
Wind4 mph WSW
Gusts7 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover1%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 11 mi
Air quality54 · Moderate
Sunrise6:02 AM
Sunset7:30 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:55 AM, Aug 25 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 29

☁️ 70° / 64°

Overcast · 5% rain · wind 11 mph

Sunday, Aug 30

☁️ 76° / 60°

Overcast · 2% rain · wind 14 mph

Things to do in Suffolk County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Suffolk County.

Quick facts about Suffolk County

TypeCounty
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates42°21′36.4″N 71°3′32″W (42.3601, -71.0589)
Population780.000
Local time7:55 AM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune and August
ClimateContinental

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Suffolk County?

Suffolk County is a county in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Suffolk County right now?

It is currently 60°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Suffolk County?

June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Suffolk County, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Suffolk County in?

Suffolk County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 7:55 AM.

How many people live in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County has a population of approximately 780.000.

What is the nearest airport to Suffolk County?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 3 mi away, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 182 mi away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 184 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Suffolk County?

Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, 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 August 25, 2026 at 7:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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