Landmark

Nantucket

Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States

Best timeJun–Sep

Set inNantucket, Massachusetts, United States

In season~70°F high

Climate28–77°F

Nearest airportACK

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Nantucket

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 52%

WarmestJul · 77°F

WettestFeb

Best windowJun–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Nantucket: aerial view of the harbour packed with yachts and wharves

Thirty miles out to sea: cobblestones, grey shingle and the old whaling money that built it.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Nantucket: grey-shingled Siasconset cottage with summer flower beds

Nantucket: Brant Point lighthouse under a glowing sunset sky

Pairs well with

Marthas Vineyard

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Nantucket?

The best time to visit Nantucket is June–September, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States.

Where is Nantucket?

Nantucket is in Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States. The nearest major airport is ACK.

What is Nantucket known for?

Thirty miles out to sea: cobblestones, grey shingle and the old whaling money that built it.

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