Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
47°Ftypical April high
Typical range
April climate
April in Nantucket
United States · Northeast US
Cold days and plenty of sun. Wind on exposed beaches is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
47°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
43°F
Too cold for swimming
Wind
16 mph
Windy
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, more than in most months.
37%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.4 hApril sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryApril Heat feel
Easy airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In April, days and nights feel about the same, around 33°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
41%April Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Wind can affect exposed beach comfort.
16 mphApril Windy
Sea temperature
43°FApril sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical April day
April stays around 45°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning44°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday44°F
Rain15%
Cloud58%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Best windowLate afternoon45°F
Rain15%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening45°F
Rain16%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 33 | 4.6 | 13 | 5.9 | 73 | 42 |
| Feb | 40 | 33 | 4.1 | 11 | 7.0 | 74 | 40 |
| Mar | 42 | 36 | 4.5 | 11 | 8.1 | 76 | 39 |
| Apr | 47 | 43 | 4.1 | 11 | 9.4 | 81 | 43 |
| May | 53 | 50 | 3.7 | 10 | 10.3 | 87 | 49 |
| Jun | 61 | 58 | 3.1 | 8 | 11.5 | 90 | 58 |
| Jul | 69 | 66 | 3.0 | 8 | 11.9 | 90 | 66 |
| Aug | 70 | 67 | 3.5 | 9 | 11.2 | 88 | 68 |
| Sep | 66 | 63 | 4.1 | 8 | 9.6 | 83 | 65 |
| Oct | 60 | 55 | 5.2 | 10 | 8.1 | 77 | 59 |
| Nov | 52 | 46 | 4.0 | 9 | 6.3 | 73 | 53 |
| Dec | 46 | 39 | 4.9 | 12 | 5.5 | 73 | 47 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology