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Massachusetts weather in October
The state broadly agrees with itself in October: afternoons run 63° in Cape Cod and 62° in Boston, 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 62°, nights around 48°, and 4.0 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 62° / 48° | 6 | Foliage weather, and rowing shells all over the Charles. |
Cape Cod
Highs near 63°, nights around 46°, and 4.3 in of rain in a typical October.
| Place | Highs / lows | Wet days | The short version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod | 63° / 46° | 6 | Sweatshirt beach walks, oysters, and rain making a comeback. |
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.