Cape Cod, United StatesQuick decision
When to visit Cape Cod?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
68°F–79°F in July
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (36%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
Monthly climate data
Cape Cod weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 28°F | 39°F | 36% | 0.2in | 7.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 30°F | 41°F | 39% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 36°F | 45°F | 35% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 41°F | 52°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 50°F | 61°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 61°F | 72°F | 33% | 0.1in | 13.3h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 68°F | 79°F | 31% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 77°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 63°F | 72°F | 34% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 54°F | 63°F | 34% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 41°F | 52°F | 30% | 0.1in | 8.5h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 43°F | 36% | 0.2in | 7.1h | 4.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 11°F, 39% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 31% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 17°F, 33% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 5°F, 37% rainy days, 7.6h sunshine/day. Score: 4.0/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 31% rainy days and 26°F.
January is the wettest month with 36% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 4.0/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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