Island in Massachusetts

Martha's Vineyard Travel Guide

Martha's Vineyard travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 46°F now🕔 4:57 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August, September and October

Summary

Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts. Martha's Vineyard is an island known for beach towns and summer sailing.

Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Martha's Vineyard with clear. It feels like 40°F. Today runs from 35°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Martha's Vineyard is June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 27°F.

The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 70 mi away. Nearby highlights include Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park and Times Square.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 63°F is in line with the 63°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Martha's Vineyard 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.

Map of Martha's Vineyard

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 41°23′19.7″N 70°38′43.8″W (41.3888, -70.6455)

Weather in Martha's Vineyard right now

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46°F
Clear · feels like 40°F
Humidity76%
Wind6 mph SSW
Gusts13 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure1028 hPa
VisibilityGood · 12 mi
Air quality55 · Moderate
Sea temperature59°F
Wave height0.7 m
Sunrise7:06 AM
Sunset5:46 PM
Moon🌕 Full moon · 100%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:57 PM, Oct 26 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 25

☀️ 63° / 35°

Clear sky · 0% rain · wind 10 mph

Saturday, Oct 31

🌤️ 54° / 43°

Mainly clear · 4% rain · wind 13 mph

Quick facts about Martha's Vineyard

TypeIsland
StateMassachusetts
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates41°23′19.7″N 70°38′43.8″W (41.3888, -70.6455)
Known forbeach towns and summer sailing
Local time4:57 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Martha's Vineyard

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Martha's Vineyard.

Best time to visit Martha's Vineyard

Go in June, July, August, September and October. 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.

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October★★★★☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Martha's Vineyard

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Boston Logan International AirportBOS70 miBoston
John F. Kennedy International AirportJFK171 miNew York City
LaGuardia AirportLGA173 miNew York City
Newark Liberty International AirportEWR190 miNew Jersey
Philadelphia International AirportPHL263 miPhiladelphia

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Martha's Vineyard?

Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts. Its coordinates are 41.3888, -70.6455. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Martha's Vineyard right now?

It is currently 46°F (8°C) with clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Martha's Vineyard?

June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Martha's Vineyard, which has a continental climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Martha's Vineyard in?

Martha's Vineyard observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:57 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Martha's Vineyard?

The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 70 mi away, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 171 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 173 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Martha's Vineyard?

Popular options include Nantucket, Cape Cod National Seashore, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State Building and Hudson River.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 October 26, 2026 at 4:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

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