Massachusetts Weather Forecast
Massachusetts weather: 67°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Massachusetts weather in June
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Climate in Massachusetts 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 | 35° | 21° | 4,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 32° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 40° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 80° | 62° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 67° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 80° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 58° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 64° | 48° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 36° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 27° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Massachusetts
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Massachusetts compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Massachusetts.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 41 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
| Providence | 41 mi | 52°F | about the same | 52 in |
| Newport | 62 mi | 52°F | +33°F warmer | 48 in |
| New Hampshire | 63 mi | 48°F | 35°F cooler | 42 in |
| Connecticut | 92 mi | 52°F | about the same | 48 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Massachusetts?
Massachusetts is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 42.3601, -71.0589. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Massachusetts right now?
It is currently 67°F (19°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Massachusetts?
June and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Massachusetts, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Massachusetts in?
Massachusetts observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:00 AM.
How many people live in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a population of approximately 7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts?
Popular options include Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Washington and Central Park.
What places are in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts covers 5 places in this atlas, including Boston, Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Suffolk County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 August 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
