What is Nantucket like in April?

What is Nantucket like in April?

The crowds are thin, the prices are lofty, the ice begins to thaw, and the island comes to life. Nantucket in April, when the Gray Lady’s signature yellow daffodils are in full bloom, is particularly magical, but any time before the high season is a great time for a visit.

Is Nantucket open in April?

The best time to visit Nantucket is during the shoulder months of March, April, September and October. You’ll find the island pleasantly free of tourist hordes, and prices are more manageable, too. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, hotels and seafood restaurants capitalize on the throngs of deep-pocketed tourists.

What is the hottest month in Nantucket?

August
The hottest month of the year in Nantucket is August, with an average high of 74°F and low of 63°F. The cold season lasts for 3.4 months, from December 13 to March 24, with an average daily high temperature below 45°F.

What is the weather like in Massachusetts in April?

April Weather in Boston Massachusetts, United States. Daily high temperatures increase by 10°F, from 51°F to 61°F, rarely falling below 40°F or exceeding 75°F. Daily low temperatures increase by 9°F, from 37°F to 46°F, rarely falling below 29°F or exceeding 54°F.

What is there to do in Nantucket in April?

Top Attractions in Nantucket

  • Whaling Museum. 1,623. Speciality Museums.
  • Madaket Beach. 275. Beaches.
  • Cisco Brewers. 776. Distilleries • Wineries & Vineyards.
  • Great Point Light. 192. Lighthouses.
  • Brant Point Lighthouse. 356. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lighthouses.
  • Jetties Beach. 264. Beaches.
  • Surfside Beach. 263.
  • Siasconset Beach. 227.

How long should you stay in Nantucket?

If it’s your first time to Nantucket – like it was ours – three days is a great amount of time to dip your toes in (literally and figuratively) and fall in love.

Do you need a car in Nantucket?

While cars are allowed on Nantucket, it’s much easier to get around on foot, bike, shuttle or ride share like Uber. The island is small, parking is limited and the cost to bring your car by ferry is expensive, so we recommend walking, riding a bike or moped, or renting a car.

Does it rain a lot in Nantucket?

There is significant rainfall throughout the year in Nantucket. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. In Nantucket, the average annual temperature is 10.6 °C | 51.0 °F. Precipitation here is about 1273 mm | 50.1 inch per year.

Is Nantucket always foggy?

On Nantucket, fog is a normal part of life and trying to predict when to expect it and how long it may last is an essential part of travel to and from the island. In fact, Nantucket acquired one of its most often used nicknames, the “Grey Lady” due to its frequent blanket of fog.