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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.