Best Time to Visit Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Lowell.
Lowell does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 22.4°C / 72.3°F) and driest (February, 83 mm / 3.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–September; the wetter half falls in April and October–January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4.3°C / 24.3°F in January to 22.4°C / 72.3°F in July, with rainfall from 83 mm / 3.3 in (February) to 109 mm / 4.3 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lowell's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 22.4°C72.3°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| August | 21.7°C71.1°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 19.2°C66.6°F | 91 mm3.6″ | — |
No month at Lowell matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lowell?
Lowell doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~83 mm / 3.3 in) and July (warmest, 22.4°C / 72.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Lowell?
The rainy season at Lowell, Massachusetts runs through April and October–January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 97 mm / 3.8 in. The wettest single month is November (109 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the driest month in Lowell?
The driest month in Lowell is February, averaging about 83 mm / 3.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2.8°C / 27°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lowell?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lowell — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 109 mm / 4.3 in in November, and the coldest month averages -4.3°C / 24.3°F.
Is Lowell climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lowell figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lowell specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.