Martha's Vineyard Weather Forecast
Martha's Vineyard weather: 71°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Martha's Vineyard weather in January
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Climate in Martha's Vineyard 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° | 27° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 38° | 27° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 36° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 42° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 63° | 51° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 61° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 68° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 66° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 71° | 61° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 53° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 42° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 33° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 60°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.
How Martha's Vineyard compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Martha's Vineyard.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket | 29 mi | 52°F | about the same | 38 in |
| Newport | 35 mi | 52°F | about the same | 46 in |
| Providence | 50 mi | 52°F | 33°F cooler | 50 in |
| Rhode Island | 50 mi | 52°F | 33°F cooler | 50 in |
| Cape Cod National Seashore | 51 mi | 51°F | 34°F cooler | 42 in |
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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 71°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 88% and wind is 11 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 5:04 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 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 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
