The climate in Northampton, Massachusetts is considered temperate, which means that the city experiences four distinct season changes.  Although it can be visited throughout the year, certain months can be much more comfortable than others.

              Summers are relatively mild, and on average, the hottest months of the year are July and August, during which time the daily high temperatures will generally hover in the low to mid 80’s.  The nighttime temperatures during these months will generally drop to the lower 60’s and upper 50’s.  Although these months are not too hot, the late spring and early fall seasons do have more comfortable temperatures.  Most tourists however visit during the summer months. 

            Winters in Northampton are rather cold, and the coldest months of the year on average are January and February, during which time the daily high temperatures will reach the mid 30’s, but often stay below freezing.  The nighttime temperatures during these months will generally drop to the low teens.

            Northampton is a fairly wet city (receiving more than 44 inches of precipitation per year), and during most months there is a good chance of rain or snow falling for numerous days.  However, on average, the wettest months of the year are May and August.