The climate in Nantucket during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Nantucket and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.7°C 62°F |
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Nightly temperature | 9.6°C 49.2°F |
Average temperature | 13.1°C 55.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 14.8°C 58.7°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Nantucket with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nantucket in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
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Driest month: | June | 58mm 2.3ins |
Sunniest month: | October | 7.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 3.2°C 37.8°F |
Wettest month: | December | 114mm 4.5ins |