AI-generatedEdgartown, Martha's Vineyard at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 21.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,210 h
- Rain a year
- 1,110 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 16°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:5218:03
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:30 · evening 17:25–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:35 · evening 18:20–18:31
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in October?
In October, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min06:52 – 18:03
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.1 – 17.3 °C
Swimming season: Jul – Aug
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard ranges from 3.3 °C in February to 21.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to August.
From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 19.7 and 23.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.1° | 3.8° | 6.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.3° | 2.1° | 4.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.0° | 2.4° | 5.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.1° | 5.7° | 8.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.3° | 9.9° | 12.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.0° | 14.4° | 17.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 20.3° | 18.4° | 21.9° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 21.3° | 19.7° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 19.7° | 18.5° | 20.9° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.3° | 15.1° | 17.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.2° | 11.2° | 13.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.2° | 7.3° | 9.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 80 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard has about 9 rainy days with 113 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
How breezy and how cloudy Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard: variable cloud, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
How often the day gets hot in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Snow is possible in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 49 days a year, mostly from July to August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 4° | −1° | 5.1° | 4.2 h | 11 | 105 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 4° | −1° | 3.3° | 4.9 h | 10 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 20 | 6° | 1° | 4.0° | 5.9 h | 11 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 22 | 9° | 6° | 7.1° | 6.6 h | 11 | 98 |
| MayMay | 24 | 14° | 11° | 11.3° | 7.1 h | 11 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 18° | 16° | 16.0° | 7.8 h | 9 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 22° | 20° | 20.3° | 8.3 h | 9 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 23° | 20° | 21.3° | 7.5 h | 9 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 41 | 20° | 17° | 19.7° | 6.4 h | 9 | 94 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 16° | 12° | 16.3° | 5.4 h | 9 | 113 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 11° | 7° | 12.2° | 4.5 h | 9 | 91 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 7° | 2° | 8.2° | 3.8 h | 11 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.39° N, 70.51° W · 2 m · America/New_York
Best time to visit Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
The best time to visit Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 21.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to October. The wettest month is October with 113 mm of precipitation.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 18–23 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
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August has the better holiday weather in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard: score 64 against 20. In August, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 20 | 64better |
| Day high | 16° | 23° |
| Night low | 12° | 20° |
| Sea | 16.3° | 21.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Rainfall | 113 mm | 74 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 1better | 18 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January4° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In January, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 105 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in January17February4° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In February, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 89 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in February20March6° · Sea 4° · 6 h
In March, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 108 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in March22April9° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in April24May14° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In May, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in May29June18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In June, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in June62July22° · Sea 20° · 8 h
In July, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 70 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in July64August23° · Sea 21° · 8 h
In August, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in August41September20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In September, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in September20October16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In October, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in October18November11° · Sea 12° · 5 h
In November, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 91 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in November13December7° · Sea 8° · 4 h
In December, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 109 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.
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Edgartown vs. Hyannis
In October the holiday weather in Edgartown and Hyannis is about equally good (score 20 vs. 20). During the day it is about as warm in Hyannis as in Edgartown. The sea in Hyannis is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Edgartown | Hyannis |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 20 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sea | 16° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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- 26EdgartownThis page16°16°20
Planning a trip to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
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Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 25
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 50 min
- Distance
- 5,270 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
When is the best time to visit Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
The best time to visit Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
The sea temperature in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard ranges from 3.3 °C in February to 21.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from July to August.
Can you swim in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to August.
What is the warmest month in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 20 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
The wettest month is October with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard get?
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard gets around 2,210 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard in?
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard uses the time zone America/New_York: UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
A nonstop flight from London to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,270 km.
When is hurricane season in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard?
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 25, Summer holidays 63, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 14.
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