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Plymouth, Massachusetts weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Plymouth, Massachusetts at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 27°
Warmest sea
Aug · 19.3°
Sunshine a year
2,200 h
Rain a year
1,191 mm
Climate
Continental
Time zone
UTC−5 / UTC−4
Elevation
23 m

Climate in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Plymouth, Massachusetts has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Plymouth, Massachusetts is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Plymouth, Massachusetts

The best time to visit Plymouth, Massachusetts is from July to August. In August, though, the hurricane season is at its peak: check the forecast before you go. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is October with 119 mm of precipitation.

Plymouth, Massachusetts through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in spring

Mar – May

21

Poor

  • 8–19 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.5 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Plymouth, Massachusetts in summer

Jun – Aug

65

Good

  • 24–27 °C by day
  • Sea 18 °C
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Plymouth, Massachusetts in autumn

Sep – Nov

29

Poor

  • 11–23 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 5.4 h of sun a day
  • 27 rainy days in all

Plymouth, Massachusetts in winter

Dec – Feb

16

Poor

  • 4–7 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 4.5 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Oct

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Plymouth, Massachusetts for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

20

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

October is the peak of the hurricane season Hurricane season

Good forSightseeing & walks

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 11°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 17°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 12°

06:5418:03

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 06:36–07:31 · evening 17:25–18:20
Blue hour
Morning 06:25–06:36 · 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.

October in Plymouth, Massachusetts compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 20° at the start of the month to 14° at the end. The sea cools from 16° to 12°. The days get 1.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high20°14°
Night-time low12°7°
Sea16°12°
Daylight11.8 h10.5 h

What is the weather like in Plymouth, Massachusetts in October?

In October, Plymouth, Massachusetts is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 9 min06:54 – 18:03
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
24 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−4offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %59 %

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

Compare two months in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Plymouth, Massachusetts: score 70 against 20. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Plymouth, Massachusetts
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score2070better
Daytime high17°27°
Night-time low9°19°
Sea14.1°18.6°
Sunshine5.4 h8.0 hbetter
Rainy days109better
Rainfall119 mm78 mmbetter
Muggy days0better15

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Plymouth, Massachusetts month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

15January4° · Sea 5° · 4.4 h

In January, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 5.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in January
19February5° · Sea 4° · 5.1 h

In February, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in February
20March8° · Sea 4° · 5.9 h

In March, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 118 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in March
21April13° · Sea 6° · 6.5 h

In April, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in April
23May19° · Sea 10° · 7.1 h

In May, Plymouth, Massachusetts is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in May
56June24° · Sea 15° · 7.6 h

In June, Plymouth, Massachusetts is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in June
70July27° · Sea 19° · 8.0 h

In July, Plymouth, Massachusetts is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 78 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in July
70August27° · Sea 19° · 7.3 h

In August, Plymouth, Massachusetts is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in August
49September23° · Sea 18° · 6.3 h

In September, Plymouth, Massachusetts is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in September
20October17° · Sea 14° · 5.4 h

In October, Plymouth, Massachusetts is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 119 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in October
18November11° · Sea 11° · 4.5 h

In November, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in November
13December7° · Sea 8° · 4.0 h

In December, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Plymouth, Massachusetts in December
Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Plymouth, Massachusetts

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°
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to 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 39 days a year, mostly in July.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 17°Night 9°Sea 14°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan154°−4°5.2°4.4 h11110
FebruaryFeb195°−3°3.6°5.1 h1093
MarchMar208°0°3.8°5.9 h11118
AprilApr2113°5°6.1°6.5 h11107
MayMay2319°10°10.4°7.1 h1190
JuneJun5624°15°15.0°7.6 h986
JulyJul7027°19°18.6°8.0 h978
AugustAug7027°18°19.3°7.3 h980
SeptemberSep4923°15°17.7°6.3 h896
OctoberOct2017°9°14.1°5.4 h10119
NovemberNov1811°4°10.6°4.5 h995
DecemberDec137°0°7.7°4.0 h12119

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

41.96° N, 70.67° W · 23 m · America/New_York

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October14.1°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 12.9 – 15.3 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 14.1°8 in 10 years 12.9° – 15.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Plymouth, Massachusetts ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 19.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From December 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 18.3 and 20.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan5.2°4.0°6.4°cold
FebruaryFeb3.6°2.5°4.8°cold
MarchMar3.8°2.5°4.9°cold
AprilApr6.1°5.0°7.2°cold
MayMay10.4°9.1°11.5°cold
JuneJun15.0°13.6°16.3°cold
JulyJul18.6°17.2°20.4°fresh
AugustAug19.3°18.3°20.5°fresh
SeptemberSep17.7°16.6°18.9°fresh
OctoberOct14.1°12.9°15.3°cold
NovemberNov10.6°9.8°11.5°cold
DecemberDec7.7°7.0°8.6°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,200 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.4 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Plymouth, Massachusetts, 48 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Plymouth, Massachusetts: 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.

Per year
1,191 mm on 121 days
Wettest month
Oct · 119 mm
Driest month
Jul · 78 mm
OctoberRainy days 10Rainfall 119 mm

In October, Plymouth, Massachusetts has about 10 rainy days with 119 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Plymouth, Massachusetts

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 65 min
Olive skin
about 80 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Plymouth, Massachusetts

How breezy and how cloudy Plymouth, Massachusetts 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.

Year average
23 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 27 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 19 km/h
OctoberWind 24 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Plymouth, Massachusetts typically peaks at 24 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: Sep – Jun.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
58 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Sep · 53 %
Cloudiest month
May · 63 %
OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 5.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Plymouth, Massachusetts: 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Plymouth, Massachusetts

How often the day gets hot in Plymouth, Massachusetts (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
14 days
Hottest month
Jul · 27 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 17 °C

In October, Plymouth, Massachusetts has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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
Snow

Snow in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Snow is possible in Plymouth, Massachusetts, 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 days a year
17 days
Fresh snow a year
89 cm
Snow possible
Dec – Mar

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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.

Planning a trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Plymouth, Massachusetts 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.

Plymouth, Massachusetts has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    21

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    30

    Poor

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 7.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 27 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • October half-term

    Oct

    20

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    14

    Poor

    • 5 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 4.2 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
5,240 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.

Good to know: USA

Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Languages
English, Spanish
Sockets
Type A, B · 120 V
Traffic
Drives on the right
Dialling code
+1
Emergency number
911

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

Storm season

Plymouth, Massachusetts 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April
  5. May
  6. June: Season
  7. July: Season
  8. August: Peak
  9. September: Peak
  10. October: Peak
  11. November: Season
  12. December

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Plymouth vs Provincetown

In October the holiday weather in Plymouth and Provincetown is about equally good (score 20 vs 21). During the day it is about as warm in Provincetown as in Plymouth. The sea is about equally warm. Provincetown gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Plymouth vs Provincetown, in October
in OctoberPlymouthProvincetown
Holiday weather score2021
Daytime high17°17°
Sea14°14°
Sunshine5 h6 h
Rainy days109
Best timeJul – AugJul – Aug

Through the year

OctoberPlymouth 17°Provincetown 17°
PlymouthProvincetown
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USA in October: the best places

In October, Plymouth, Massachusetts ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Philadelphia20°18°79
  2. 2New York19°18°78
  3. 3Harrisburg19°78
  4. 4Providence18°17°77
  5. 5Hartford18°76
  6. 6Boston17°14°69
  7. 7Albany17°66
  8. 8Bar Harbor (Acadia)14°12°58
  9. 24PlymouthThis page17°14°20
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth, Massachusetts

When is the best time to visit Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The best time to visit Plymouth, Massachusetts 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 Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The sea temperature in Plymouth, Massachusetts ranges from 3.6 °C in February to 19.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Plymouth, Massachusetts in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.

When does it rain most in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

The wettest month is October with 119 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 78 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Plymouth, Massachusetts get?

Plymouth, Massachusetts gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Plymouth, Massachusetts in?

Plymouth, Massachusetts is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Plymouth, Massachusetts?

A nonstop flight from London to Plymouth, Massachusetts takes about 6 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,240 km.

When is hurricane season in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

Plymouth, Massachusetts 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 Plymouth, Massachusetts?

Plymouth, Massachusetts has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 30, summer holidays 70, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 14.