Massachusetts weather in April
April is a fair month to visit Massachusetts: highs of 13°C (55°F) and about 107 mm (4.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 2°C (36°F) and cloud cover 61% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 6th coolest. Compared with March, it is warmer and about as wet; May brings highs of 19°C (66°F) and 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Boston, the largest city in Massachusetts. See below for other places.
Is April a good time to visit Massachusetts?
fair month Weather score 48/100.
April is a fair month in Massachusetts. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Massachusetts in April?
Some rain is normal: about 107 mm (4.2 in) falls in an average April. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Massachusetts in April?
Days average 13°C (55°F) and nights 2°C (36°F).
Massachusetts weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C (33°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 80 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (35°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 86 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| March | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (26°F) | 110 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| April | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 95 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 24°C (74°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 113 mm | 62% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 94 mm | 55% | best |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 93 mm | 53% | best |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 92 mm | 51% | best |
| October | 16°C (61°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 123 mm | 59% | fair |
| November | 10°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 98 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (39°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 116 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Massachusetts in April
Weather can differ a lot within Massachusetts: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| South Boston | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Worcester | 13°C (55°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 100 mm | fair |
| Springfield | 14°C (56°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 103 mm | fair |
| Lowell | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Cambridge | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| New Bedford | 10°C (49°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 103 mm | least pleasant |
| Dorchester | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Brockton | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 109 mm | fair |
| Fall River | 12°C (53°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 105 mm | fair |
| Quincy | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |
| Lynn | 13°C (55°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 107 mm | fair |