"If you don't like the weather in New England, wait five minutes."

On land, always assume that the evening will be cooler than the daytime, so be sure to bring a light jacket or sweater if you plan to be outside. 

At sea, even on the hottest day of the summer, the ocean breeze can be downright chilly. If you're heading out on a boat, pack a warm jacket or sweater. 

Anywhere on the Cape, any day of the year, protecting yourself from the sun's rays is always a smart idea: make sure you have plenty of sunscreen, a comfortable, long-sleeved shirt and a broad-brimmed hat. 

In the Early Summer
June is a child of the 60's, with temperatures reaching up into the 70's on most fine days. Keep a light jacket on hand for the evenings and for any beach excursions (when the breeze comes in off the ocean, especially later in the day, you'll want to snuggle up inside a warm wrap or blanket). And what does most everyone forget? Bug spray for the beach! Trust us, most days it'll remain forgotten in the bottom of the beach bag, but when the occasional buzzing and swatting begins, you'll be glad to have it! 

In High Season (July and August)
Temperate breezes with a slightly salty taste waft across the beaches, dunes and small town streets of the Cape during the classic days of summer. Almost any day of the week, the thermometer reads in the 70's or 80's and the humidity is typically low and comfortable.  

In the Fall
Early September is a slightly cooled-down version of July and August and feels more like June. The last big summer hurrah is usually Labor Day Weekend, after which the throngs of visitors depart, traffic calms down and locals come out of hibernation and are free, once again, to roam the streets. October on Cape Cod is beautiful and picturesque, giving Vermont and some of those other "scenic spots" a run for their money. Temps drop into the 50's and 60's, with evenings cooling quickly into the 40's and high 30's. A turtleneck and a medium-weight jacket work well this time of year.

In the Winter
From November through March, it's wise to remember that Cape Cod is still part of New England...brrr! And while we are usually spared the blustering cold and mountains of snow common in the more Northern neighboring states, Cape Cod residents keep warm coats, boots, mittens, gloves and hats close at hand. Visitors would do well to follow their example!

In the Spring
As Cape Cod and the Islands shake off the final chill of the season, dress for temperatures in the 40's and 50's and don't be surprised at a random scattering of snowflakes. Rain is the name of the game right now, so waterproof clothing and boots/shoes are a must. As May unfolds, temps will rise into the 60's and you might even get away with wearing shorts! Dressing in layers gives you the most flexibility as seasonal temperatures rise and fall during the day and evening hours. Take time to enjoy the fruits of all those April showers...spectacular May flowers. Tourist season on the Cape officially kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend!