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Massachusetts weather in April

The state broadly agrees with itself in April: afternoons run 56° in Boston and 55° in Cape Cod, with everywhere else in between.

Based on 2 weather stations. Two stations — Boston and the Cape, where the ocean softens winter and holds spring back; the Berkshires out west run colder than both.

Boston

Highs near 56°, nights around 41°, and 3.6 in of rain in a typical April.

Place Highs / lows Wet days Snow The short version
Boston 56° / 41° 7 1.6 in Marathon month: the city finally opens the windows.

Cape Cod

Highs near 55°, nights around 39°, and 3.9 in of rain in a typical April.

Place Highs / lows Wet days The short version
Cape Cod 55° / 39° 7 Towns wake up slowly; the ocean hasn't heard yet.

Each place above has its own page for the full story — what the month feels like, what to pack, and whether the timing is right.

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