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Wedding weather in Cape Cod
In Cape Cod, the driest months for a wedding are July, August, and November, when rain falls on about 28% of days. The wettest is February, with rain on about 40% of days. Here is the full picture, month by month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Rain odds and temperatures by month
| Month | Chance of a rainy day | Heavy rain | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 13% | 11.6 | 39°F (4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.7 h/day |
| February | 40% | 14% | 11.4 | 41°F (5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 h/day |
| March | 38% | 12% | 11.9 | 44°F (7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 7.8 h/day |
| April | 38% | 14% | 11.5 | 53°F (11°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 8.5 h/day |
| May | 40% | 8% | 12.4 | 62°F (17°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 10 h/day |
| June ✦ | 33% | 8% | 10 | 71°F (22°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| July ✦ | 31% | 8% | 9.6 | 78°F (26°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 11.3 h/day |
| August ✦ | 29% | 8% | 9 | 78°F (25°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 h/day |
| September | 33% | 12% | 10 | 71°F (22°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 9 h/day |
| October | 34% | 12% | 10.5 | 62°F (17°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 7.7 h/day |
| November | 28% | 10% | 8.4 | 53°F (11°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 6.7 h/day |
| December | 38% | 14% | 11.8 | 45°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 5.4 h/day |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2015–2024 for 41.67, -70.30. Rainy day ≥ 1 mm, heavy rain ≥ 10 mm. Climatology, not a forecast.
Best months for a wedding in Cape Cod
Weighing low rain odds with comfortable temperatures (roughly 18–29 °C / 65–84 °F highs), the best months for an outdoor wedding in Cape Cod are June, July, and August.
When to be careful
February is the wettest month in Cape Cod: rain falls on about 40% of days, and 14% of days bring heavy rain (10 mm or more). Book a solid backup if you marry then.
How to read these numbers
A "rainy day" is a day with at least 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain. A 30% chance means about 3 in 10 days in that month saw at least a little rain, often a short shower. For your exact date and venue, use our free rain odds tool.
Cape Cod weather month by month
What a wedding day in Cape Cod usually looks like in each month, from 10 years of daily weather records.
Cape Cod weather in January
In January, it rains (1 mm or more) on 37% of days in Cape Cod, about 11.6 days in the month, and 13% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 39°F (4°C), lows 29°F (-2°C), with around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in February
In February, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Cape Cod, about 11.4 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 41°F (5°C), lows 29°F (-2°C), with around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Cape Cod weather in March
In March, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cape Cod, about 11.9 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 44°F (7°C), lows 33°F (1°C), with around 7.8 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in April
In April, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cape Cod, about 11.5 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (11°C), lows 41°F (5°C), with around 8.5 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in May
In May, it rains (1 mm or more) on 40% of days in Cape Cod, about 12.4 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 50°F (10°C), with around 10 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Cape Cod weather in June
In June, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Cape Cod, about 10 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 71°F (22°C), lows 60°F (16°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in July
In July, it rains (1 mm or more) on 31% of days in Cape Cod, about 9.6 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (26°C), lows 68°F (20°C), with around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cape Cod weather in August
In August, it rains (1 mm or more) on 29% of days in Cape Cod, about 9 days in the month, and 8% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 78°F (25°C), lows 68°F (20°C), with around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cape Cod weather in September
In September, it rains (1 mm or more) on 33% of days in Cape Cod, about 10 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 71°F (22°C), lows 62°F (17°C), with around 9 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in October
In October, it rains (1 mm or more) on 34% of days in Cape Cod, about 10.5 days in the month, and 12% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 62°F (17°C), lows 53°F (11°C), with around 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Average odds: plan outdoors, but book a rain plan you would actually like.
Cape Cod weather in November
In November, it rains (1 mm or more) on 28% of days in Cape Cod, about 8.4 days in the month, and 10% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 53°F (11°C), lows 42°F (5°C), with around 6.7 hours of sunshine a day. One of the driest months here: a good bet for an outdoor ceremony.
Cape Cod weather in December
In December, it rains (1 mm or more) on 38% of days in Cape Cod, about 11.8 days in the month, and 14% of days bring heavy rain. Typical highs are 45°F (7°C), lows 34°F (1°C), with around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. One of the wettest months here: plan a covered ceremony or a tent from the start.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to get married in Cape Cod?
Based on 10 years of weather data, November is the driest month in Cape Cod, with rain on about 28% of days and average highs around 53°F (11°C). Overall, the best months for an outdoor wedding there are June, July, and August.
What is the rainiest month in Cape Cod?
February is the rainiest month in Cape Cod: on average 11.4 days of the month see at least 1 mm of rain, and about 14% of days bring heavy rain.
Will it rain on my wedding day in Cape Cod?
Nobody can forecast your wedding day months ahead. What history shows is the chance of rain: in June it rains on about 33% of days in Cape Cod. Check your exact date with our free rain odds tool, then watch the real forecast from about 7 days out.