Best Time to Drive: Newton, MA to Taunton, MA

The best time to drive from Newton, MA to Taunton, MA is May, August, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. February is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

May

Also great

August

Also great

July

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Difficult 30°F

Feb

Difficult 32°F

Mar

Challenging 38°F

Apr

Good 49°F

May

Excellent 58°F

Jun

Great 68°F

Jul

Great 74°F

Aug

Excellent 73°F

Sep

Great 66°F

Oct

Fair 55°F

Nov

Challenging 45°F

Dec

Difficult 36°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 30°F

Rainy days ~3.4

Rating Difficult

February

Avg temp 32°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Difficult

March

Avg temp 38°F

Rainy days ~4.2

Rating Challenging

April

Avg temp 49°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Good

May

Avg temp 58°F

Rainy days ~3.3

Rating Excellent

June

Avg temp 68°F

Rainy days ~3.9

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 74°F

Rainy days ~3.3

Rating Great

August

Avg temp 73°F

Rainy days ~3.2

Rating Excellent

September

Avg temp 66°F

Rainy days ~3.6

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 55°F

Rainy days ~4

Rating Fair

November

Avg temp 45°F

Rainy days ~3.7

Rating Challenging

December

Avg temp 36°F

Rainy days ~4.3

Rating Difficult

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Winter storms and ice

Dec - Mar

Heavy snow and ice can make driving hazardous. Allow extra time and carry winter gear from December through March.

Climate Context

Newton, MA

Northeast

Taunton, MA

Northeast

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