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Waltham Weather by Month

Best time to visit Waltham
May–June
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
29°C average high
Wettest month
Oct
106.3mm
Coolest month
Jan
2.3°C average high
Peak comfort score
76
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 2.3°-7.7°70.3mm 10.79
February 3.7°-7.2°65.8mm 916
March 8.4°-2.8°99.8mm 10.335
April 14.9°2.5°98.9mm 12.559
May 20.8°7.9°81.6mm 12.675
June 25.6°13.1°102.3mm 13.373
July 29°16.6°97.8mm 12.567
August 28.1°15.5°92.8mm 12.171
September 23.9°11.1°87.9mm 11.976
October 17.2°4.9°106.3mm 12.167
November 11.1°-0.2°86.9mm 10.348
December 5.3°-4.6°101.2mm 11.320

Averages from BEDFORD HANSCOM FIELD, MA US, 11.3km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Waltham averages a daily high of 2.3°C with nights around -7.7°C. Expect roughly 10.7 wet days totalling 70.3mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Waltham averages a daily high of 3.7°C with nights around -7.2°C. Expect roughly 9 wet days totalling 65.8mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Waltham averages a daily high of 8.4°C with nights around -2.8°C. Expect roughly 10.3 wet days totalling 99.8mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

April

April in Waltham averages a daily high of 14.9°C with nights around 2.5°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 98.9mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

May

May in Waltham averages a daily high of 20.8°C with nights around 7.9°C. Expect roughly 12.6 wet days totalling 81.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Waltham averages a daily high of 25.6°C with nights around 13.1°C. Expect roughly 13.3 wet days totalling 102.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Waltham averages a daily high of 29°C with nights around 16.6°C. Expect roughly 12.5 wet days totalling 97.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Waltham averages a daily high of 28.1°C with nights around 15.5°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 92.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Waltham averages a daily high of 23.9°C with nights around 11.1°C. Expect roughly 11.9 wet days totalling 87.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Waltham averages a daily high of 17.2°C with nights around 4.9°C. Expect roughly 12.1 wet days totalling 106.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

November

November in Waltham averages a daily high of 11.1°C with nights around -0.2°C. Expect roughly 10.3 wet days totalling 86.9mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

December

December in Waltham averages a daily high of 5.3°C with nights around -4.6°C. Expect roughly 11.3 wet days totalling 101.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Waltham peaks at 76.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Waltham?

Based on 30 years of records, May–June scores highest for comfort in Waltham, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Waltham?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 29°C.

What is the wettest month in Waltham?

October is the wettest, averaging 106.3mm of rain across roughly 12.1 wet days.

How cold does Waltham get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 2.3°C.

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